• USA College Enrollment Down Five Percent - And Choices Increasingly Pol

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    It is reported that overall college enrollment is down
    by five percent.

    It is also reported that students are increasingly
    reporting political/ideological concerns when they
    choose a school.

    The slight downturn in raw enrollment likely revolves
    around PRICE - tight money and a desire to avoid debts.
    The ribbon is off the student-loan stuff now, too many
    horror stories even for Halloween. Joeflation has cut
    into many 'middle class' budgets, meaning smaller
    college funds. This cuts-off a certain segment.

    DO note the RISE in enrollment at 'trade schools'
    however. Cheaper to attend and these days often
    higher pay than liberal arts types right off
    the bat. The 'hands-on'/'doing-stuff' professions
    also have a native appeal.

    The 'political' aspect is not unexpected after a number
    of years of political turmoil and 'activism' not seen
    since the 1960s.

    Jewish students are avoiding certain large schools where
    there was/is serious antisemitic sentiment and even
    physical attacks on Jewish students. Others refuse a
    school based on general left/right lines or even local
    abortion laws and such.

    The 'Ivy League' is reported to have lost some
    large traditional donors, esp after the pro-Hamas
    fanatics took over. For some ANTIFA was enough to
    pull the plug. Some big donors are funding the
    creation of new schools that are less politics and
    more real ed. They are actively wooing profs from
    the older schools.

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