I see a lot of talk in the piece about applications to university but no data on attendance or graduation. I'd be more interested in those numbers. Does it really matter how many people apply?
> Does it really matter how many people apply?
In the US, the ROI on a degree is sad. with hard numbers to back it up - especially from a 'private' school. $100k debt to get a $45k/yr job - and thats if you can find one in your field of study.
It doesn't seem (to me) that people think about the ROI on these things. At this point it makes more sense to pay < $10k to become a plumber or electrician - things people will need no matter the economic situation, with an ROI through the stratosphere.
I am currently enrolled in the EIT Digital master school. Funded by the EU, with scholarships for both EU and non EU citizens there was a huge amount of applicants from outside the EU, mainly "poorer" countries. Turns out, of those very few remainend and mostly those that got a full scholarship.
Applicants != graduates;