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Contributions to Nonprofits   Fact 1 · Fact 2

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Independent college alumni are more likely than public university graduates to work in education or nonprofit organizations, and are as likely to contribute financially to nonprofits and foundations.

Fact 1 - Financial Support of Nonprofits
Independent college graduates surveyed are as likely to contribute financially to nonprofit organizations or foundations.

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Fact 2 - Full-Time Work in Education or for Nonprofits
Independent college graduates surveyed are more likely than public university graduates to work full-time in education or for nonprofit organizations (38 percent vs. 18 percent).

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