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This year’s college enrollment statistics reveal surprising insights
While overall college enrollment is up, freshman enrollment is down 5%. Find out why falling enrollment belies some surprising insights into the cost of college.
How are colleges ranked? 6 major ranking systems explained
6 major ranking systems use very different methodologies to evaluate colleges. We explain how colleges are ranked so you can make a smarter decision on college.
3 surprising things every college student should know about tuition freezes and tuition caps
Think tuition caps will help solve the student debt crisis? Think again. We reveal 3 surprising facts every student should know about tuition freezes.
How valuable is a college degree? The payoff is big, but the public is skeptical
Pew Research Center findings reveal that college graduates enjoy marked economic benefits. But many people are skeptical of college’s worth. We explore why.
These are the colleges with the highest graduation rates in 2024
You won’t get a refund for college if you drop out. To avoid getting student debt but no degree, see our list of the colleges with the highest graduation rates.
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AI and future jobs: what college students should know about artificial intelligence’s impact on the job market
The rise of AI technology has major implications for college students. Read on to discover...
The problem of underemployed college graduates – and 5 things students can do about it now
Underemployed college graduates can face financial hardships. We analyze the data and suggest 5 things...
The states home to colleges with the highest-earning graduates revealed
Discover what states are home to colleges with the best- (and worst-) paid graduates, based...
What is legacy admission? 4 things you should know
We reveal some surprising legacy admission statistics that help explain legacy admissions.
Student loan debt by state: what explains the disparities?
We reveal the states where students are struggling most to pay back their student loans.
What you need to know about new bar exam alternatives
Several states are preparing to introduce a new bar exam, while others may allow you...
For-profit degrees in jeopardy from new gainful employment rule
A new gainful employment regulation is targeting degrees that leave graduates worse off. Find out...
How graduate programs will be affected by new gainful employment rule
A new government regulation could cause hundreds of grad programs to lose funding. Find out...
6 strategies colleges are using after ban on race-conscious admissions
Learn about 6 strategies colleges are implementing in the wake of the Supreme Court's ban...
The real most expensive colleges in the US – it’s more than just tuition
Think you know the real most expensive colleges in the US? It’s not just about...
D1 vs D3: 4 reasons why smaller colleges may be a good choice for student-athletes
Is D1 really better than D3 for student-athletes? Explore the unique benefits of “small-time” college...
Why all college rankings suck, at their best
College ranking systems aren't perfect, and neither are we. Dive in as we bare our...
Ranking Spotlight: City College of New York
We discuss what surprising factors make the City College of New York a great university...
SAT scores and success in life: does everything depend on a high score?
We reveal the surprising link between SAT scores and future earnings and help you determine...
The challenge of ranking Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
HBCUs underperform in our college rankings. But federal earnings data cannot be disaggregated by race....
What would ending affirmative action mean for college admissions? More than you think.
The legal fate of affirmative action in college admissions is at the top of the...
How we changed our rankings
We made 2 important adjustments to how we rank schools, to account for program ecology...
Public vs private colleges: which type of college is the best investment?
Are private colleges better? We compare public vs private colleges to find out which is...
Ranking the Big 10 universities by economic performance
We evaluate the ROI of attending a Big Ten university. Find out which Big Ten...
We ranked the best college newspapers in 2022 by traffic and engagement
Based on traffic and engagement we've ranked the top performing college newspapers. Check to see...
Why some schools overperform in our rankings
Several lesser-known schools perform extremely well in our ROI-focused rankings. Find out why.
Problems plague Britain’s new HPI visas
The UK's HPI visa offers graduates from highly ranked universities a chance to live and...
58 Trade school vs. college statistics for 2022
Evaluate trade school vs. college through 2022 statistics covering loans, costs, career opportunities, and more...
Exploring the value of community college baccalaureates
The possibility to earn a bachelor’s degree at a community college can drive equality in...
Rural colleges drive workforce development
Education and employment opportunities in rural communities have been declining for decades. Community colleges are...
Interview: The Lumina Foundation on post-secondary education
Since 2008, the Lumina Foundation has been on a mission to increase the number of...
Why America’s community colleges continue to be important
Community colleges have seen a major decrease in their enrollment numbers for the past decade....
Why applications to college may be bouncing back
Recent reports indicate increases in student enrollment applications. We look at the factors that seem...
Higher education budgets are set to rebound: what that means for students
State budgets for 2022 seem to be leaning favorably towards higher education. What will more...
Is higher education philanthropy finding a new purpose?
Many mega-donations have recently gone to minority-serving colleges. Are big-time donors shifting their priorities?
University price fixing lawsuit may do real damage
The 568 Group's alleged financial aid conspiracy threatens to do greater damage to higher education's...
What you need to know about need-blind admissions
Need-blind admissions helps students who are at a financial disadvantage have an equal opportunity to...
Deconstructing the U.S. News high school rankings
Although rankings are meant to showcase outstanding schools they can be misleading and harmful to...
How veterans can better access meaningful employment
Finding employment that reflects a veteran's experience and knowledge is difficult, but opportunities to resolve...
Diversity in nursing education
Concordant patient-clinician relationships are an important aspect of the healthcare system which is why diversity...
Is there a solution to the community college enrollment crisis?
COVID has changed many different aspects of our lives including community college enrollment. What are...
Corporate hiring: the most in-demand colleges and degrees by Fortune 500 companies
At Degree Choices, we researched which colleges the world's top companies hire from the most, as well...
