After reading this article, I was surprised that only 1/3 of the students that go to public universities actually get to graduate after enrolling in 4 years of college. One thing that stands out immediately is the education curriculum is simply not challenging or too challenging to pass a class. I'm not saying that Universities should change classes, but at least take statistics on classes that are giving kids a lower grade percentage.
Another thing to consider is the difference between going to college for 4 years or 6 years. The major difference to going to college for 6 years is getting a better profession job right after college. It allows you to pursue a Master's degree, which is honored and rewarded by many jobs such as teaching. The only problem is a cost. An average public university out of state is on average about $30,000 plus a year and if you decide to attend college for the 6 years it is a hefty pay check. Considering it will leave you with over $180,000 in student loans. If you go to a university in state, the cost goes way down. On average the yearly tuition is about $15,000 a year, and for 6 years it is $90,000 per year.
In New Jersey, statistics show the yearly drop off in those who graduate in 4 years compared to those who graduate in 6 years. At Rowan University, there was a 15 percent increase in graduation rate when students attended college for 6 years. I'm shocked by this number because if the NCAA is considering raising graduation to 6 years. If they ever want to change the limit, then the universities and private colleges consider the annual tuition rate. The prices are way too high, and can't be afforded by the working middle class.
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