Michael Dinich, founder and CEO of Wealth of Geeks, believes each state's enrollment reflects state policies supporting students on their postsecondary academic journey. Of the five states with the highest rate of college-going learners, four prove this is the case.
Colleges and universities churning out a high rate of Fulbright scholarship winners also enjoy the opportunity of connecting their institution to a network of countries abroad.
"Reputation matters—it is the global currency of higher education, helping universities attract and retain talent, bring in research collaborators and court inward investment," said Phil Baty, THE's chief global affairs officer, in a statement.
Colleges whose graduates create the most business within the respective community enjoy benefits far beyond bragging rights or prestige, including boosts to the economy and robust alumni networks.
Colleges and universities could take a page out of these ten schools' books, considering that 32% of undergraduate students received Pell Grants in the 2021–22 academic year, according to NCES.
In the 2022-23 academic year, around 30% of these schools' alumni donated, compared to the 8% national average, according to data collected by U.S. News & World Report.
The working person can thank his degree for helping him land the big job, but where that credential was earned says a lot about their potential as the nation's next leaders, according to a new analysis from TIME.
“This raises challenging questions about unequal access to the best university education across America and the implications for social mobility and economic disparities between US regions," said Phil Baty, THE’s Chief global affairs officer.
Scholaroo's new report helps college leaders know which states prioritize remedying students' biggest concerns: college cost and financial aid. Did your state make the cut?
A degree from a university on this last can add over $94,000 on top of the $61,600 median salary earned by a 25-34-year-old, according to The Wall Street Journal.