CIRP College Senior Survey 2009
In Spring 2013, 60% of Allegheny's graduating seniors responded to the College Senior Survey (CSS) from the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Included here are bar charts comparing Allegheny's results to those of all other participating private four-year colleges and to all participants Page Seniors' Satisfaction with multiple aspects of their college experience
2
Seniors' Experiences regarding community and interactions with others on campus
7
Changes that occurred in these seniors during their college years
10
In both the Satisfaction and the Experiences collections, small arrows are used to indicate items for which Allegheny's average response was significantly different from that of either the four-year private colleges, all respondents, or both. Red indicates the difference is not in Allegheny's favor, and green arrows indicate the difference reflects an Allegheny advantage. The charts included in the Changes collection depict items for which the change at Allegheny was statistically significant and of some practical importance (effect size >= .3).
Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Overall Quality of Instruction
↑ Allegheny
60%
Science and Mathematics Courses
↑
60%
4yr Private 50%
50%
All Bac
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Humanitites Courses
Very dissatisfied
↑
Very Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Social Science Courses
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Satisfied
↑
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
General Education or Core Curriculum Courses ↑
Courses in Your Major 60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
Allegheny 4yr Private
0%
All Bac
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
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Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Class Size
↑
75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Allegheny 4yr Private All Bac
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Amount of Contact with Faculty 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Very dissatisfied
Relevance of Coursework to Everyday Life
↑
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Relevance of Coursework to Future Career Plans
75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Academic Advising
Very dissatisfied
↑
75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Ability to Find a Faculty or Staff Mentor 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
↑ Allegheny 4yr Private All Bac
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
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Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Library Facilities
↑ Allegheny
60%
Laboratory Facilities
↑
60%
4yr Private 50%
50%
All Bac
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Tutoring or Other Academic Assistance
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Computing Assistance
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
↓
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Student Health Services
Very dissatisfied
↓
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Student Psychological Services
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
Allegheny 4yr Private All Bac
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
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Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Student Housing
↓ Allegheny
60%
Financial Aid Package 60%
4yr Private 50%
50%
All Bac
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Job Placement Services for Students
↓
Very Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Career Counseling and Advising
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Satisfied
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Availability of Campus Social Actvities Allegheny
60%
4yr Private 50%
All Bac
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Respect for the Expression of Diverse Beliefs ↓ Allegheny
60%
Racial/Ethnic Diversity of the Student Body
↓
60%
4yr Private 50%
50%
All Bac
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Overall Sense of Community Among Students
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
↓
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Overall College Experience Allegheny
60%
4yr Private 50%
All Bac
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
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Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Experiences
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
I felt discrimination at this college 60%
↑
There is a lot of racial tension at this campus
↑
60%
Allegheny
50%
4yr Private
50%
40%
All Bac
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Stongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Stereotypes expressed in class by faculty 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Faculty showed concern about my progress
At least one faculty member took an interest in me ↑
60%
60%
50%
50%
4yr Private
40%
40%
All Bac
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Allegheny
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
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Seniors' Experiences
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Faculty empower me to learn here 60%
↑ Allegheny
Faculty believe I can succeed academically 60%
50%
4yr Private
50%
40%
All Bac
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Faculty encouraged meeting with them outside class
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Staff recognize my achievements 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
At least one staff member took an interest in me ↑
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Staff encouraged me to get involved on campus
60%
60%
50%
50%
4yr Private
40%
40%
All Bac
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Allegheny
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Seniors' Experiences
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
If asked, I would recommend this college to others 60%
Allegheny
I see myself as part of the campus community 60%
50%
4yr Private
50%
40%
All Bac
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel valued at this institution
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel a sense of belonging to this campus
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel I am a member of this college
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I would choose this college again
60%
60%
Allegheny
50%
50%
4yr Private
40%
40%
30%
All Bac
30%
20%
20%
10% 10% 0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
0% Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no
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How Did Allegheny Students Change?
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Average Grade (HS vs College)
Was a Guest in a professor's home
60%
Last Yr HS
50%
Alleg SR Yr
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% A or A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Frequently
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
Occasionally
Not at all
Attended a religious service
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Frequently
Occasionally
Not at all
Drank beer
Frequently
Not at all
Occasionally
Not at all
Drank wine or liquor
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Frequently
Occasionally
Occasionally
Not at all
Last Yr HS Alleg SR Yr
Frequently
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How Did Allegheny Students Change?
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Performed volunteer or community service work Last Yr HS
60%
Alleg SR Yr
50%
Discussed religion 60% 50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Frequently
Occasionally
Not at all
Time spent per week studying/homework
Frequently
Not at all
Time spent per week exercising/sports
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Occasionally
0% 20+ 16-20 11-15 6-10 hours hrs hrs hrs
3-5 hrs
1-2 hrs
< 1 None hour
Time spent per week partying
20+ 16-20 11-15 6-10 hours hrs hrs hrs
3-5 hrs
1-2 hrs
< 1 None hour
Time spent per week on housework/childcare
60%
60%
Last Yr HS
50%
50%
Alleg SR Yr
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% 20+ 16-20 11-15 6-10 hours hrs hrs hrs
3-5 hrs
1-2 hrs
< 1 None hour
20+ 16-20 11-15 6-10 hours hrs hrs hrs
3-5 hrs
1-2 hrs
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< 1 None hour
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How Did Allegheny Students Change?
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Academic ability (self rating)
Mathematical ability (self rating)
60%
Last Yr HS
60%
50%
Alleg SR Yr
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Highest 10%
Above average
Average
Below average
Lowest 10%
Importance of helping promote racial understanding
Highest 10%
Average
Below average
Lowest 10%
Importance of becoming a community leader
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Above average
0% Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Colleges have the right to ban extreme speakers 60%
Last Yr HS
50%
Alleg SR Yr
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Agree strongly
Agree somewhat
Disagree somewhat
Disagree strongly
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How Did Allegheny Students Change?
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Sought feedback on academic work 80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Looked up scientific research articles and resources Last Yr HS Alleg SR Yr
Frequently
Occasionally
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Not at all
Frequently
Occasionally
Not at all
Evaluated quality/reliability of information received 80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Frequently
Occasionally
Not at all
Amount borrowed to pay for one year of college 60%
1st Year Alleg
50%
Alleg SR Yr
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% $10,000 $6,000 - $3,000 - $1,000 - Less than None or more $9,999 $5,999 $2,999 $1,000
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2
Seniors' Experiences regarding community and interactions with others on campus
7
Changes that occurred in these seniors during their college years
10
In both the Satisfaction and the Experiences collections, small arrows are used to indicate items for which Allegheny's average response was significantly different from that of either the four-year private colleges, all respondents, or both. Red indicates the difference is not in Allegheny's favor, and green arrows indicate the difference reflects an Allegheny advantage. The charts included in the Changes collection depict items for which the change at Allegheny was statistically significant and of some practical importance (effect size >= .3).
Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Overall Quality of Instruction
↑ Allegheny
60%
Science and Mathematics Courses
↑
60%
4yr Private 50%
50%
All Bac
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Humanitites Courses
Very dissatisfied
↑
Very Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Social Science Courses
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Satisfied
↑
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
General Education or Core Curriculum Courses ↑
Courses in Your Major 60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
Allegheny 4yr Private
0%
All Bac
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
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Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Class Size
↑
75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Allegheny 4yr Private All Bac
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Amount of Contact with Faculty 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Very dissatisfied
Relevance of Coursework to Everyday Life
↑
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Relevance of Coursework to Future Career Plans
75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Academic Advising
Very dissatisfied
↑
75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Ability to Find a Faculty or Staff Mentor 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
↑ Allegheny 4yr Private All Bac
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
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Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Library Facilities
↑ Allegheny
60%
Laboratory Facilities
↑
60%
4yr Private 50%
50%
All Bac
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Tutoring or Other Academic Assistance
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Computing Assistance
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
↓
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Student Health Services
Very dissatisfied
↓
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Student Psychological Services
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
Allegheny 4yr Private All Bac
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
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Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Student Housing
↓ Allegheny
60%
Financial Aid Package 60%
4yr Private 50%
50%
All Bac
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Job Placement Services for Students
↓
Very Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Career Counseling and Advising
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Satisfied
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Availability of Campus Social Actvities Allegheny
60%
4yr Private 50%
All Bac
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Satisfaction
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Respect for the Expression of Diverse Beliefs ↓ Allegheny
60%
Racial/Ethnic Diversity of the Student Body
↓
60%
4yr Private 50%
50%
All Bac
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Overall Sense of Community Among Students
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
↓
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Overall College Experience Allegheny
60%
4yr Private 50%
All Bac
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
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Very dissatisfied
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Seniors' Experiences
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
I felt discrimination at this college 60%
↑
There is a lot of racial tension at this campus
↑
60%
Allegheny
50%
4yr Private
50%
40%
All Bac
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Stongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Stereotypes expressed in class by faculty 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Faculty showed concern about my progress
At least one faculty member took an interest in me ↑
60%
60%
50%
50%
4yr Private
40%
40%
All Bac
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Allegheny
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
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Seniors' Experiences
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Faculty empower me to learn here 60%
↑ Allegheny
Faculty believe I can succeed academically 60%
50%
4yr Private
50%
40%
All Bac
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Faculty encouraged meeting with them outside class
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Staff recognize my achievements 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
At least one staff member took an interest in me ↑
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Staff encouraged me to get involved on campus
60%
60%
50%
50%
4yr Private
40%
40%
All Bac
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Allegheny
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
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Seniors' Experiences
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
If asked, I would recommend this college to others 60%
Allegheny
I see myself as part of the campus community 60%
50%
4yr Private
50%
40%
All Bac
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel valued at this institution
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel a sense of belonging to this campus
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel I am a member of this college
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I would choose this college again
60%
60%
Allegheny
50%
50%
4yr Private
40%
40%
30%
All Bac
30%
20%
20%
10% 10% 0% Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
0% Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no
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How Did Allegheny Students Change?
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Average Grade (HS vs College)
Was a Guest in a professor's home
60%
Last Yr HS
50%
Alleg SR Yr
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% A or A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Frequently
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
Occasionally
Not at all
Attended a religious service
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Frequently
Occasionally
Not at all
Drank beer
Frequently
Not at all
Occasionally
Not at all
Drank wine or liquor
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Frequently
Occasionally
Occasionally
Not at all
Last Yr HS Alleg SR Yr
Frequently
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How Did Allegheny Students Change?
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Performed volunteer or community service work Last Yr HS
60%
Alleg SR Yr
50%
Discussed religion 60% 50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Frequently
Occasionally
Not at all
Time spent per week studying/homework
Frequently
Not at all
Time spent per week exercising/sports
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Occasionally
0% 20+ 16-20 11-15 6-10 hours hrs hrs hrs
3-5 hrs
1-2 hrs
< 1 None hour
Time spent per week partying
20+ 16-20 11-15 6-10 hours hrs hrs hrs
3-5 hrs
1-2 hrs
< 1 None hour
Time spent per week on housework/childcare
60%
60%
Last Yr HS
50%
50%
Alleg SR Yr
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% 20+ 16-20 11-15 6-10 hours hrs hrs hrs
3-5 hrs
1-2 hrs
< 1 None hour
20+ 16-20 11-15 6-10 hours hrs hrs hrs
3-5 hrs
1-2 hrs
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How Did Allegheny Students Change?
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Academic ability (self rating)
Mathematical ability (self rating)
60%
Last Yr HS
60%
50%
Alleg SR Yr
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0% Highest 10%
Above average
Average
Below average
Lowest 10%
Importance of helping promote racial understanding
Highest 10%
Average
Below average
Lowest 10%
Importance of becoming a community leader
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
Above average
0% Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Colleges have the right to ban extreme speakers 60%
Last Yr HS
50%
Alleg SR Yr
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Agree strongly
Agree somewhat
Disagree somewhat
Disagree strongly
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How Did Allegheny Students Change?
2013 College Senior Survey (HERI)
Sought feedback on academic work 80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Looked up scientific research articles and resources Last Yr HS Alleg SR Yr
Frequently
Occasionally
80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Not at all
Frequently
Occasionally
Not at all
Evaluated quality/reliability of information received 80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Frequently
Occasionally
Not at all
Amount borrowed to pay for one year of college 60%
1st Year Alleg
50%
Alleg SR Yr
40% 30% 20% 10% 0% $10,000 $6,000 - $3,000 - $1,000 - Less than None or more $9,999 $5,999 $2,999 $1,000
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