The battle of the sexes rages on as women consistently surpass men in the student population.
The past 10 years’ enrollment figures show more women than men receiving an education from the University, and new research might provide insight as to why.
The current student body of 28,985 is made up of 51 percent women and 49 percent men, a difference of 725 people.
In fall 2006, women had 52 percent of the 29,317 total population. In fall 2001, women contributed to 53 percent of the 31,402 students, revealing that while women have remained the majority, numbers are starting to even out.
A nationwide survey conducted by the Pew Research Center has concluded women see more value and benefits from college than men do.
“Half of all women who have graduated from a four-year college give the U.S. higher education system excellent or good marks for the value it provides given the money spent by students and their families; only 37 percent of male graduates agree,” the survey said.
Matt Ford, business management freshman, said he believes women might value a college education more.
“Women now can get better jobs and can compete,” Ford said. “They’re not staying at home to be generations.”
 
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