Indiana High School Seniors Prefer Indiana University Over Purdue University by a Slim Margin
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO (05/18/2011)(readMedia)-- MyCollegeOptions.org, the nation's largest college planning program, has announced that Indiana University has beaten out Purdue University in the minds of Indiana high school seniors.
Thirty-five percent of seniors in Indiana have named Indiana University a top college choice compared to 32% of the class declaring a desire to attend Purdue University.
Nearly 26,000 Indiana students have reported their top college choices to MyCollegeOptions.org. Overall, around 49,000 Indiana students currently participate in the MyCollegeOptions.org college planning program.
"This year's competitions between universities are not only settled on the football field, the basketball court and other sporting venues – they begin much sooner for students and families across the country. As early as 8th grade, students are planning and preparing to attend the college or university that is best for them. All institutions of higher education try to stand apart from their competition in the hearts and minds of their future freshman classes," remarked Ryan Munce, Vice President of My College Options.
For now, in the battle of choice, Indiana University has beaten this longtime rival. But like any sport, there is always next year, and the high school class of 2012 could have a very different opinion.
Rounding out the top five overall most declared colleges for the Indiana high school class of 2011 are:
1. Indiana University - 34.6%
2. Purdue University - 32.1%
3. Ball State University - 25.6%
4. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - 11.0%
5. Indiana State University - 10.0%
About My College Options®
MyCollegeOptions.org, the nation's largest college planning program, is operated by the National Research Center for College & University Admissions™. For almost 40 years, this non-profit education research organization based in Lee's Summit, MO has served as the primary link between high school students and colleges, universities, and the resources they need to succeed. For more information, visit www.mycollegeoptions.org.
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Cara Licausi, (800)862-7759, pr@mycollegeoptions.org
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