Recruiting Place-Bound Students: The Influence of Location on the College Choice of High School Seniors

Authors

  • Darryl B. Holloman Columbus State University

Keywords:

Higher Education, College Choice, College Location

Abstract

Using a 3x3 MANOVA (SES and Metropolitan Status), this study examines the influence of socio- economic status (SES) in combination with Metropolitan Status (urban, suburban, and rural) on the college selection process of high school seniors. This study finds that whereas high school students value cost, institutional quality, institutional characteristics and college culture, these values vary by the interaction between SES and Metropolitan Status.

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Published

2008-01-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2008): Public Purposes

Section

Research Articles