The data displays the top ten most important factors in deciding on a specific college in the U.S. in 2015. In 2015, about 63% of respondents stated that the cost of attending a college was the most important factor in their college decision process.
How much it costs | 63 |
The offered majors and programs | 56 |
Availability of financial aid | 49 |
Location | 38 |
The employability of graduates for full-time positions in the field within six months of graduation | 23 |
Average starting salaries for graduates | 12 |
The percentage of students who graduate | 11 |
The average amount of money students borrow | 6 |
Student loan default rates | 5 |
Recommendations from family or friends | 4 |