Cooperative Institutional Research Survey (CIRP) 2006 MVNU Entering Freshmen Profile How MVNU Entering Freshmen Compare with a National Religious College Sample Margie Bennett, Ph.D. Institutional Research May 23, 2007

CIRP Response Rate of MVNU Entering, First-time Freshmen (332) Had a Similar Gender Distribution as the Comparison Group

MVNU Entering Freshmen Profile Highlights of Differences How MVNU Entering Freshmen Compared with the Comparison Group of Entering Freshmen at Other Medium-Sized Religious Colleges/Universities

Use the Key Below for All Succeeding Slides Comparison Highlights for MVNU Versus the Comparison Group Key: 1 st percentage represents MVNU. 2 nd percentage represents Comparison Group.

Fewer MVNU Entering Freshmen Versus Comparison Group Exhibited the Following Demographic Characteristics Permanent residence more than Permanent residence more than 100 miles from campus: 29% vs. 44% 100 miles from campus: 29% vs. 44% Parental total income exceeded $100,000:17% vs. 24% Parental total income exceeded $100,000:17% vs. 24% High school attended included mostly High school attended included mostly white students:74% vs. 62% MVNU entering freshmen are more likely to live within 100 miles of campus, have lower parental income, and have experienced less diversity in their high schools than freshmen at other religious colleges and universities. MVNU entering freshmen are more likely to live within 100 miles of campus, have lower parental income, and have experienced less diversity in their high schools than freshmen at other religious colleges and universities.

Fewer MVNU Entering Freshmen Versus Comparison Group Exhibited the Following Academic Characteristics Parental education included more than Parental education included more than a high school education:Father: 62% vs. 68% Mother:63% vs. 71% Mother:63% vs. 71% Internet used for research Internet used for research or homework during past year:65% vs. 70% or homework during past year:65% vs. 70% AP courses taken in high school: 40% vs. 49% AP courses taken in high school: 40% vs. 49% Spent at least 6 hours weekdays Spent at least 6 hours weekdays on studying/homework:25% vs. 29% on studying/homework:25% vs. 29% Aspire to earn at least a Master’s Aspire to earn at least a Master’s degree:57% vs. 67%

More MVNU Entering Freshmen Versus Comparison Group Listed the Following As “Very Important Reasons” for Going to College Listed as a very important reason for going to college: being able to get a better job:74% vs. 67% being able to get a better job:74% vs. 67% getting training for a specific career:81% vs. 73% getting training for a specific career:81% vs. 73%

Fewer MVNU Entering Freshmen Versus Comparison Group Exhibited the Following Social/Engagement Characteristics Spent at least one hour Spent at least one hour during a typical week during a typical week in student clubs/groups:65% vs. 72% in student clubs/groups:65% vs. 72% List getting away from List getting away from home as an important home as an important reason for going to college:15% vs. 20% reason for going to college:15% vs. 20%

In Comparison with MVNU Men and Other Religious College Students, Higher Percentages of MVNU Women Noted Good Academic Reputation and Good Reputation for Its Social Activities As "Very Important" in Influencing Their Decision to Attend this Particular College Higher percentages of MVNU women than MVNU men also identified financial assistance as a very important influence in their decision to attend MVNU. Percentage of Freshmen# MVNU Oth Rel 4yr College First-time Full-time MenWomen Tota l MenWomenTotal This college has a very good academic reputation I was offered financial assistance This college has a good reputation for its social activities Percentages

Religious affiliation, orientation, and size were “very important” reasons in MVNU men’s and women’s college-choice selection

In comparison with MVNU men, a higher percentage of MVNU women reported national magazine rankings and web sites as “very important” in college choice decisions. National rankings and web sites were reported as “very important” by slightly higher percentages of men and women at other religious 4-year colleges of medium size. % of Freshmen# MVNUOth Rel 4yr College First-time Full-timeMenWomenTotalMenWomenTotal Rankings in national magazines Information from a website Percentages

More MVNU Entering Freshmen Versus Comparison Group Exhibited the Following Positive College-Choice Characteristics Identified current college as their first choice:82% vs. 75% + Identified current college as their first choice:82% vs. 75% + Applied to no other colleges:38% vs. 21% + Applied to no other colleges:38% vs. 21% + Both parents attended current college:10% vs. 4% + Both parents attended current college:10% vs. 4% + Listed as very important factor in college choice that Listed as very important factor in college choice that this college has a good reputation for its social activities: 40% vs. 31% + Listed being attracted by the religious affiliation/ Listed being attracted by the religious affiliation/ orientation of the college as a very important factor in choosing this college:75% vs. 33% + Listed wanting to go to a college about the size of this Listed wanting to go to a college about the size of this college as a very important factor in choosing it:65% vs. 54% + Planned to live on campus in residence hall or Planned to live on campus in residence hall or other student campus housing:95% vs. 90% +

Fewer MVNU Entering Freshmen Versus Comparison Group Exhibited the Following College-Choice Characteristics Listed as an important reason for choosing this college: being offered financial assistance42% vs. 57% being offered financial assistance42% vs. 57% college's graduates gaining admission to college's graduates gaining admission to top graduate/professional schools17% vs. 25% being recruited by the college’s athletic being recruited by the college’s athletic department10% vs. 21% a visit to campus40% vs. 45% a visit to campus40% vs. 45%

MVNU Entering Freshmen Exhibited Lower College Affordability/Capacity and Greater Dependence on Loans and Other Non-Merit-Based Scholarships/Grants At least $6,000 of educational expenses expected to be covered by: Parents, other relatives, or friends: 35% vs. 42% Parents, other relatives, or friends: 35% vs. 42% Savings from summer work: 9% vs. 5% Savings from summer work: 9% vs. 5% Other College grant/scholarship: 8% vs. 30% Other College grant/scholarship: 8% vs. 30% At least $1,000 of educational expenses expected to be covered by: Pell Grant:19% vs. 17% Pell Grant:19% vs. 17% Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: 14% vs. 8% Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: 14% vs. 8% Merit-based State Scholarship or Grant:21% vs. 25% Merit-based State Scholarship or Grant:21% vs. 25% Need-based State Scholarship or Grant:15% vs. 14% Need-based State Scholarship or Grant:15% vs. 14% Other private grant22% vs. 14% Other private grant22% vs. 14% Stafford Loan (GSL)53% vs. 42% Stafford Loan (GSL)53% vs. 42% Perkins Loan20% vs. 18% Perkins Loan20% vs. 18%

Probable Career Options of MVNU Entering Freshmen—More Likely Helping Professions Elementary teacher/administrator: 12% vs. 9% Elementary teacher/administrator: 12% vs. 9% Secondary teacher/administrator: 9% vs. 9% Secondary teacher/administrator: 9% vs. 9% Business executive (management/administrator):8% vs. 7% Business executive (management/administrator):8% vs. 7% Physician (including veterinarian, dentist, Physician (including veterinarian, dentist, optometrist), pharmacist, or scientific researcher:7% vs. 10% Nurse:6% vs. 4% Nurse:6% vs. 4% Clergy (minister/priest):5% vs. 2% Clergy (minister/priest):5% vs. 2% Note: Other (11% vs. 9%) Undecided (8% vs. 11%) Unemployed (2% vs. 1%)

Eight out of ten college students believed they could succeed through hard work, and two out of three believed the chief benefit of a college degree was increased earning power M VNU students were no exception.

Similar Percentages of MVNU Entering Freshmen (as the Comparison Group) Expressed Major Concern about their Ability to Finance their College Education; Greater Percentages of MVNU Males Expressed “Some” Concern about Funds and “Less Confidence in Having Sufficient Funds to Complete College” Concern about your ability to finance your college education: MenWomenTotalMenWomenTotal None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds) 34%30%32%38%27%31% Some (but I probably will have enough funds) 58%59% 53%61%57% Major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college) 8%11%10%9%13% 11% MVNU Oth Rel 4yr Coll

At least half of MVNU men listed the following objectives as “essential” or “very important” Although in slightly difference order, these objectives were also the top five identified by the highest percentage of MVNU women. Fewer MVNU freshmen (than freshmen from other 4-year religious colleges) identified being well off financially as “essential” or “very important” to them.

At least a third of MVNU entering male freshmen estimated that chances were “very good” that they would do the following: Mount Vernon Nazarene University #First-time Full-timeOth Rel 4yr Coll-med First-time Full-timeMenWomenTotalMenWomenTotal Student estimates chances are "very good" that he/she will: Get a job to help pay for college expenses Make at least a "B" average Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group Be satisfied with your college Participate in volunteer or community service work

At least a third of MVNU entering women freshmen estimated that chances were “very good” that they would do the following: Mount Vernon Nazarene University #First-time Full-timeOth Rel 4yr Coll-med First-time Full-timeMenWomenTotalMenWomenTotal Student estimates chances are "very good" that he/she will: Be satisfied with your college Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group Get a job to help pay for college expenses Make at least a "B" average Participate in student clubs/groups Participate in volunteer or community service work Communicate regularly with your professors

Notice that fewer MVNU men than women anticipated that they would be satisfied with MVNU, be involved socially, be academically successful, would earn money for college, or would participate in student clubs or service activities Mount Vernon Nazarene University #First-time Full-timeOth Rel 4yr Coll-med First-time Full-timeMenWomenTotalMenWomenTotal Student estimates chances are "very good" that he/she will: Be satisfied with your college Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group Get a job to help pay for college expenses Make at least a "B" average Participate in student clubs/groups Participate in volunteer or community service work Communicate regularly with your professors