Is College for Everyone?

[Ben]

I couldn't find the last topic on this subject using the "lazy search" (is it obvious on the first page?) function, so new topic on an interesting article on the subject. A few things in here on college in the late 19th - early 20th centuries that I didn't know about.

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/03/05/is-college-for-everyone-an-introduction-and-timeline-of-college-in-america/

[MillCreek]

I eagerly await the next articles in the series.

[RoadKingLarry]

Can this article be trusted for accurate stats? It claims that only 17 large schools have self supporting sports programs. Haven't we been assured right here at APS that these athletic programs are a financial net gain for colleges?

[makattak]

Can this article be trusted for accurate stats? It claims that only 17 large schools have self supporting sports programs. Haven't we been assured right here at APS that these athletic programs are a financial net gain for colleges?

My bet is it would depend on how you determine "financial net gain."

The strongest supporters of colleges (by that I mean $$$) tend to be those with ties to their athletic programs.