Counterintuitive Insights & Data Visualizations from 'The Agile College': Dual Enrollments, Demographic Shifts and More


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Fall is coming, my friend!

I spent some time studying Nathan Grawe's "The Agile College" massive data sets.

A few counterintuitive takeaways (accompanying data visualizations below).

  1. Impact of Parental Education on Enrollment in National Universities: Students whose parents hold a bachelor's degree are much more likely to attend national universities (ranked between 51st and 100th) compared to those whose parents do not have a degree. This disparity could influence the socioeconomic diversity of student bodies at these institutions.
  2. Sharp Increase in Dual Enrollment Programs in Certain States: Certain states are projected to see a sharp increase in high school students participating in dual enrollment programs. This could reshape the traditional college experience by accelerating students' progress toward a degree.

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