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Fact 2 - Extensive Classroom Discussions
Independent college alumni surveyed are more likely than public university alumni to say their experience often included extensive classroom discussions (74 percent vs. 48 percent).

Survey Question: How often did your college experience include extensive classroom discussions? Rating a “4” or a “5” on a 5-point scale with "1" meaning "never" and "5" meaning "always.")
Source: Comparative Alumni Survey, Hardwick~Day, 2003