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Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2004 -- Presbyterian Colleges and Universities , All
Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > Religious Groups > Members or Leaders > Presbyterian > Codebook
- All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
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- 1) Panel identification number (ID)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 1987 | 26208.782 | 9837 |
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- 2) Before receiving this questionnaire, were you aware that some colleges and universities in the U.S. are related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (AWARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1679 | 94.5 |
| 2) No | 97 | 5.5 |
| Missing | 217 | |
| TOTAL | 1776 | 100.0 |
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- 3) [IF "YES" AWARE] Were you aware that there are a total of 66 PC(USA)-related colleges and universities? (AWARE66)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 443 | 24.4 |
| 2) No, I didn't know there were that many. | 842 | 46.4 |
| 3) No, I thought there were more. | 13 | 0.7 |
| 4) No, I had no idea how many there were. | 516 | 28.4 |
| Missing | 179 | |
| TOTAL | 1814 | 100.0 |
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- 4) Were you aware that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has scholarships available for Presbyterian students to attend Presbyterian colleges and universities? (SCHOLAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1619 | 81.9 |
| 2) No | 357 | 18.1 |
| Missing | 17 | |
| TOTAL | 1976 | 100.0 |
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- 5) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities provide some of the best education available in the U.S. (BEST_EDU)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 475 | 24.1 |
| 2) Agree | 867 | 43.9 |
| 3) Not sure | 596 | 30.2 |
| 4) Disagree | 32 | 1.6 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 5 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 18 | |
| TOTAL | 1975 | 100.0 |
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- 6) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities depend on the Presbyterian Church for a large share of their budgets. (BUDGET)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 35 | 1.8 |
| 2) Agree | 307 | 15.6 |
| 3) Not sure | 930 | 47.3 |
| 4) Disagree | 521 | 26.5 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 175 | 8.9 |
| Missing | 25 | |
| TOTAL | 1968 | 100.0 |
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- 7) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities don't emphasize their church ties as much as they should. (EMPH_TIE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 169 | 8.6 |
| 2) Agree | 718 | 36.6 |
| 3) Not sure | 806 | 41.1 |
| 4) Disagree | 262 | 13.4 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 7 | 0.4 |
| Missing | 31 | |
| TOTAL | 1962 | 100.0 |
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- 8) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities should do more to teach students about Christian faith. (TEACH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 240 | 12.2 |
| 2) Agree | 755 | 38.5 |
| 3) Not sure | 732 | 37.3 |
| 4) Disagree | 222 | 11.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 13 | 0.7 |
| Missing | 31 | |
| TOTAL | 1962 | 100.0 |
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- 9) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities should do more to help students grow in their own spirituality. (GROW)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 290 | 14.7 |
| 2) Agree | 947 | 48.0 |
| 3) Not sure | 604 | 30.6 |
| 4) Disagree | 125 | 6.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 5 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 22 | |
| TOTAL | 1971 | 100.0 |
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- 10) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities differ little in their curricula from most public colleges and universities. (DIF_CURR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 69 | 3.5 |
| 2) Agree | 700 | 35.7 |
| 3) Not sure | 783 | 39.9 |
| 4) Disagree | 383 | 19.5 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 28 | 1.4 |
| Missing | 30 | |
| TOTAL | 1963 | 100.0 |
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- 11) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities provide good value in higher education. (GOOD_EDU)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 310 | 15.8 |
| 2) Agree | 1041 | 53.1 |
| 3) Not sure | 560 | 28.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 47 | 2.4 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 4 | 0.2 |
| Missing | 31 | |
| TOTAL | 1962 | 100.0 |
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- 12) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities should give priority to Presbyterians over others who want to attend. (PRIORITY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 164 | 8.3 |
| 2) Agree | 715 | 36.3 |
| 3) Not sure | 473 | 24.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 566 | 28.8 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 50 | 2.5 |
| Missing | 25 | |
| TOTAL | 1968 | 100.0 |
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- 13) In general, Presbyterian colleges and universities are in financial trouble. (FIN_TROU)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 42 | 2.1 |
| 2) Agree | 332 | 16.9 |
| 3) Not sure | 1365 | 69.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 213 | 10.8 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 13 | 0.7 |
| Missing | 28 | |
| TOTAL | 1965 | 100.0 |
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- 14) The PC(USA) should increase the financial support it currently provides to Presbyterian colleges and universities. (INC_FIN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 119 | 6.0 |
| 2) Agree | 623 | 31.6 |
| 3) Not sure | 948 | 48.1 |
| 4) Disagree | 255 | 12.9 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 26 | 1.3 |
| Missing | 22 | |
| TOTAL | 1971 | 100.0 |
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- 15) In your opinion, how important are church-related colleges and universities for the overall mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (IMP_MISS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Essential | 293 | 14.8 |
| 2) Very important | 653 | 33.0 |
| 3) Important | 744 | 37.6 |
| 4) Not very important | 169 | 8.5 |
| 5) Not at all important | 23 | 1.2 |
| 6) Not sure | 99 | 5.0 |
| Missing | 12 | |
| TOTAL | 1981 | 100.0 |
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- 16) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? Cost (IMP_COST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 1302 | 65.5 |
| 2) Important | 603 | 30.3 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 68 | 3.4 |
| 4) Not important | 3 | 0.2 |
| 5) No opinion | 11 | 0.6 |
| Missing | 6 | |
| TOTAL | 1987 | 100.0 |
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- 17) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? Size of student body (IMP_SIZE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 254 | 12.8 |
| 2) Important | 1063 | 53.6 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 567 | 28.6 |
| 4) Not important | 74 | 3.7 |
| 5) No opinion | 26 | 1.3 |
| Missing | 9 | |
| TOTAL | 1984 | 100.0 |
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- 18) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? Proximity to home (IMP_HOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 118 | 6.0 |
| 2) Important | 763 | 38.7 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 879 | 44.6 |
| 4) Not important | 180 | 9.1 |
| 5) No opinion | 33 | 1.7 |
| Missing | 20 | |
| TOTAL | 1973 | 100.0 |
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- 19) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? Diversity of student body (IMP_DIV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 104 | 5.3 |
| 2) Important | 554 | 28.1 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 831 | 42.1 |
| 4) Not important | 449 | 22.7 |
| 5) No opinion | 37 | 1.9 |
| Missing | 18 | |
| TOTAL | 1975 | 100.0 |
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- 20) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? That it be church-related (IMP_CHUR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 52 | 2.6 |
| 2) Important | 288 | 14.6 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 750 | 38.0 |
| 4) Not important | 813 | 41.2 |
| 5) No opinion | 71 | 3.6 |
| Missing | 19 | |
| TOTAL | 1974 | 100.0 |
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- 21) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? That it not be church-related (IMP_NOT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 11 | 0.6 |
| 2) Important | 63 | 3.2 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 480 | 24.8 |
| 4) Not important | 1137 | 58.6 |
| 5) No opinion | 248 | 12.8 |
| Missing | 54 | |
| TOTAL | 1939 | 100.0 |
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- 22) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? That it offers a particular major field of study (IMP_MAJ)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 809 | 40.9 |
| 2) Important | 933 | 47.1 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 182 | 9.2 |
| 4) Not important | 34 | 1.7 |
| 5) No opinion | 22 | 1.1 |
| Missing | 13 | |
| TOTAL | 1980 | 100.0 |
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- 23) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? Academic reputation (IMP_AREP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 859 | 43.3 |
| 2) Important | 1021 | 51.4 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 87 | 4.4 |
| 4) Not important | 5 | 0.3 |
| 5) No opinion | 13 | 0.7 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 1985 | 100.0 |
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- 24) In general, for high school students today, how important would you say the factor is in the decision about which college or university to attend? Social reputation (IMP_SREP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 177 | 9.0 |
| 2) Important | 767 | 39.0 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 742 | 37.7 |
| 4) No important | 237 | 12.1 |
| 5) No opinion | 43 | 2.2 |
| Missing | 27 | |
| TOTAL | 1966 | 100.0 |
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- 25) Have you attended college as an undergraduate in the past three years? (YOU_COL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1972 | 98.9 |
| 1) Checked | 21 | 1.1 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 26) Have your child(ren) attended college as (an) undergraduate(s) in the past three years? (CHL_COL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1623 | 81.4 |
| 1) Checked | 370 | 18.6 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 27) Have other close family members attended college as an undergraduate in the past three years? (OTH_COL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1758 | 88.2 |
| 1) Checked | 235 | 11.8 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 28) Do you attend college as an undergraduate now? (YOU_COL2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1967 | 98.7 |
| 1) Checked | 26 | 1.3 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 29) Do(es) your child(ren) attend college as (an) undergraduate(s) now? (CHL_COL2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1636 | 82.1 |
| 1) Checked | 357 | 17.9 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 30) Does other close family member attend college as an undergraduate now? (OTH_COL2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1680 | 84.3 |
| 1) Checked | 313 | 15.7 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 31) Do you plan to attend college as an undergraduate in the next three year? (YOU_COL3)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1972 | 99.0 |
| 1) Checked | 20 | 1.0 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 1992 | 100.0 |
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- 32) Do(es) your child(ren) plan to attend college as (an) undergraduate(s) in the next three year? (CHL_COL3)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1629 | 81.8 |
| 1) Checked | 363 | 18.2 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 1992 | 100.0 |
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- 33) Does other close family member plan to attend college as an undergraduate in the next three year? (OTH_COL3)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1710 | 85.8 |
| 1) Checked | 283 | 14.2 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 34) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to retaining students until graduation? (COM_RETA)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 767 | 39.5 |
| 2) Other | 29 | 1.5 |
| 3) Both similarly | 378 | 19.5 |
| 4) Don't know | 769 | 39.6 |
| Missing | 50 | |
| TOTAL | 1943 | 100.0 |
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- 35) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to graduating students in four years? (COM_GRAD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 728 | 37.4 |
| 2) Other | 10 | 0.5 |
| 3) Both similarly | 475 | 24.4 |
| 4) Don't know | 733 | 37.7 |
| Missing | 47 | |
| TOTAL | 1946 | 100.0 |
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- 36) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing opportunities for classroom discussion? (COM_DISC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 705 | 36.3 |
| 2) Other | 25 | 1.3 |
| 3) Both similarly | 522 | 26.9 |
| 4) Don't know | 688 | 35.5 |
| Missing | 53 | |
| TOTAL | 1940 | 100.0 |
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- 37) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing opportunities for independent study? (COM_INDE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 505 | 26.1 |
| 2) Other | 88 | 4.5 |
| 3) Both similarly | 586 | 30.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 758 | 39.1 |
| Missing | 56 | |
| TOTAL | 1937 | 100.0 |
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- 38) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing opportunities for internship and service learning (COM_INTR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 573 | 29.6 |
| 2) Other | 102 | 5.3 |
| 3) Both similarly | 558 | 28.8 |
| 4) Don't know | 702 | 36.3 |
| Missing | 58 | |
| TOTAL | 1935 | 100.0 |
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- 39) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing opportunities for engaging in research projects? (COM_RESE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 139 | 7.2 |
| 2) Other | 396 | 20.5 |
| 3) Both similarly | 605 | 31.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 795 | 41.1 |
| Missing | 58 | |
| TOTAL | 1935 | 100.0 |
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- 40) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing a variety of extracurricular activities? (COM_EXTR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 162 | 8.4 |
| 2) Other | 376 | 19.5 |
| 3) Both similarly | 780 | 40.4 |
| 4) Don't know | 615 | 31.8 |
| Missing | 60 | |
| TOTAL | 1933 | 100.0 |
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- 41) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing help for students in the classroom? (COM_ICLA)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 720 | 37.2 |
| 2) Other | 18 | 0.9 |
| 3) Both similarly | 536 | 27.7 |
| 4) Don't know | 662 | 34.2 |
| Missing | 57 | |
| TOTAL | 1936 | 100.0 |
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- 42) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing help for students outside the classroom? (COM_OCLA)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 675 | 34.9 |
| 2) Other | 46 | 2.4 |
| 3) Both similarly | 470 | 24.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 744 | 38.4 |
| Missing | 58 | |
| TOTAL | 1935 | 100.0 |
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- 43) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing students in-depth knowledge in a particular subject area? (COM_KNOW)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 207 | 10.7 |
| 2) Other | 183 | 9.5 |
| 3) Both similarly | 861 | 44.6 |
| 4) Don't know | 681 | 35.2 |
| Missing | 61 | |
| TOTAL | 1932 | 100.0 |
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- 44) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing up-to-date facilities and resources? (COM_UPDA)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 109 | 5.6 |
| 2) Other | 447 | 23.1 |
| 3) Both similarly | 711 | 36.7 |
| 4) Don't know | 668 | 34.5 |
| Missing | 58 | |
| TOTAL | 1935 | 100.0 |
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- 45) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to meeting a student's social needs? (COM_SOCI)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 309 | 16.0 |
| 2) Other | 197 | 10.2 |
| 3) Both similarly | 745 | 38.5 |
| 4) Don't know | 683 | 35.3 |
| Missing | 59 | |
| TOTAL | 1934 | 100.0 |
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- 46) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to meeting a student's spiritual needs? (COM_SPIR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 1398 | 72.1 |
| 2) Other | 15 | 0.8 |
| 3) Both similarly | 90 | 4.6 |
| 4) Don't know | 437 | 22.5 |
| Missing | 53 | |
| TOTAL | 1940 | 100.0 |
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- 47) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to meeting a student's personal and emotional needs? (COM_EMOT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 1086 | 56.1 |
| 2) Other | 18 | 0.9 |
| 3) Both similarly | 299 | 15.4 |
| 4) Don't know | 534 | 27.6 |
| Missing | 56 | |
| TOTAL | 1937 | 100.0 |
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- 48) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing opportunities for international study? (COM_INAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 275 | 14.2 |
| 2) Other | 216 | 11.2 |
| 3) Both similarly | 731 | 37.7 |
| 4) Don't know | 715 | 36.9 |
| Missing | 56 | |
| TOTAL | 1937 | 100.0 |
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- 49) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to helping students prepare for a career? (COM_CARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 222 | 11.5 |
| 2) Other | 126 | 6.5 |
| 3) Both similarly | 1003 | 51.9 |
| 4) Don't know | 582 | 30.1 |
| Missing | 60 | |
| TOTAL | 1933 | 100.0 |
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- 50) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to helping students develop critical thinking skills? (COM_CRIT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 392 | 20.2 |
| 2) Other | 57 | 2.9 |
| 3) Both similarly | 901 | 46.5 |
| 4) Don't know | 588 | 30.3 |
| Missing | 55 | |
| TOTAL | 1938 | 100.0 |
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- 51) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to helping students develop communication skills? (COM_COMM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 346 | 17.9 |
| 2) Other | 41 | 2.1 |
| 3) Both similarly | 956 | 49.5 |
| 4) Don't know | 589 | 30.5 |
| Missing | 61 | |
| TOTAL | 1932 | 100.0 |
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- 52) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to providing big-time athletics? (COM_ATHL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 22 | 1.1 |
| 2) Other | 1283 | 66.3 |
| 3) Both similarly | 122 | 6.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 508 | 26.3 |
| Missing | 58 | |
| TOTAL | 1935 | 100.0 |
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- 53) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to nurturing moral and ethical values? (COM_MORA)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 1344 | 69.3 |
| 2) Other | 18 | 0.9 |
| 3) Both similarly | 136 | 7.0 |
| 4) Don't know | 440 | 22.7 |
| Missing | 55 | |
| TOTAL | 1938 | 100.0 |
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- 54) In general, do you think church-related colleges and universities do better, worse, or about the same as other colleges and universities when it comes to helping students find a job after graduation? (COM_JOB)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Church-related | 287 | 14.8 |
| 2) Other | 96 | 5.0 |
| 3) Both similarly | 777 | 40.2 |
| 4) Don't know | 773 | 40.0 |
| Missing | 60 | |
| TOTAL | 1933 | 100.0 |
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- 55) The costs of education at a church-related college or university can be three to four times the costs of education at a public college or university. In general, are the benefits of education and experience at a Presbyterian school worth the extra costs? (COST_EDU)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes, always | 71 | 3.6 |
| 2) Yes, usually | 596 | 30.2 |
| 3) Yes, but only some of the time | 495 | 25.1 |
| 4) Yes, but rarely | 89 | 4.5 |
| 5) No | 210 | 10.7 |
| 6) Don't know | 510 | 25.9 |
| Missing | 22 | |
| TOTAL | 1971 | 100.0 |
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- 56) People select which college or university to attend based on a variety of factors, including the cost, location, course offerings, etc. All things considered, if you were currently in the process of deciding on which college or university to attend, how important would it be for you to have the choice of a school that is Presbyterian related? (PRESBY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very important | 192 | 9.8 |
| 2) Important | 659 | 33.5 |
| 3) Not very important | 746 | 37.9 |
| 4) Not at all important | 243 | 12.3 |
| 5) Not sure | 129 | 6.6 |
| Missing | 24 | |
| TOTAL | 1969 | 100.0 |
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- 57) Which better serves the church's mission: (1) Presbyterian colleges and universities or (2) Presbyterian –supported campus ministry at public universities? (MISSION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Presbyterian colleges and universities | 491 | 24.9 |
| 2) Presbyterian-supported campus ministry at public universities | 468 | 23.7 |
| 3) Both equally | 691 | 35.0 |
| 4) Don't know | 322 | 16.3 |
| Missing | 21 | |
| TOTAL | 1972 | 100.0 |
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- 58) Which two church entities should be most responsible for making Presbyterian high school students aware of the existence of Presbyterian colleges and universities? First choice (FIRST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) The General Assembly/General Assembly Council | 98 | 5.0 |
| 2) Synods | 44 | 2.2 |
| 3) Presbyteries | 263 | 13.4 |
| 4) Congregations | 773 | 39.4 |
| 5) The colleges/universities themselves | 782 | 39.9 |
| Missing | 33 | |
| TOTAL | 1960 | 100.0 |
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- 59) Which two church entities should be most responsible for making Presbyterian high school students aware of the existence of Presbyterian colleges and universities? Second choice (SECOND)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) The General Assembly/General Assembly Council | 136 | 7.2 |
| 2) Synods | 71 | 3.7 |
| 3) Presbyteries | 475 | 25.0 |
| 4) Congregations | 560 | 29.5 |
| 5) The colleges/universities themselves | 658 | 34.6 |
| Missing | 93 | |
| TOTAL | 1900 | 100.0 |
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- 60) In the last three years, has your congregation taken any steps to promote one or more Presbyterian colleges and universities among high school students in the congregation? (PROMO)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 608 | 31.3 |
| 2) No | 847 | 43.6 |
| 3) Don't know | 486 | 25.0 |
| Missing | 52 | |
| TOTAL | 1941 | 100.0 |
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- 61) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Make a directory of Presbyterian colleges/universities available in church library/office (PRO_DIR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1775 | 89.2 |
| 1) Checked | 216 | 10.8 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 1991 | 100.0 |
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- 62) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Celebrated "Higher Education Sunday" (PRO_HES)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1846 | 92.6 |
| 1) Checked | 147 | 7.4 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 63) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Distributed bulletin inserts or other resources related to higher education (other than the Christmas Joy Offering) (PRO_BULL)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1650 | 82.8 |
| 1) Checked | 343 | 17.2 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 64) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Provided information about financial aid available from the congregation or PC(USA) (PRO_AID)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1572 | 78.9 |
| 1) Checked | 421 | 21.1 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 65) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Offered special information programs for youth, parents, and families (PRO_INFO)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1858 | 93.2 |
| 1) Checked | 135 | 6.8 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 66) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Organized campus visits (PRO_VISI)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1912 | 95.9 |
| 1) Checked | 81 | 4.1 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 67) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Held a college fair (PRO_FAIR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1979 | 99.3 |
| 1) Checked | 14 | 0.7 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 68) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Had "Minutes for Mission" concerning PC(USA) colleges (other than in connection with the Christmas Joy Offering) (PRO_MIN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1817 | 91.2 |
| 1) Checked | 176 | 8.8 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 69) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Had guest preachers or speakers talk about Presbyterian colleges and universities (PRO_GUES)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1838 | 92.2 |
| 1) Checked | 155 | 7.8 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 70) [IF "YES" TO PROMO] What steps has your congregation taken to promote Presbyterian colleges and universities? Other (PRO_OTHR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1882 | 94.5 |
| 1) Checked | 110 | 5.5 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 1992 | 100.0 |
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- 71) How well-informed about Presbyterian colleges and universities are leaders in your congregation? Pastors (PASTOR)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Well informed | 767 | 39.2 |
| 2) Somewhat informed | 600 | 30.7 |
| 3) Not informed | 91 | 4.7 |
| 4) Don't know | 435 | 22.2 |
| 5) Not applicable | 63 | 3.2 |
| Missing | 37 | |
| TOTAL | 1956 | 100.0 |
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- 72) How well-informed about Presbyterian colleges and universities are leaders in your congregation? Associate Pastors (ASSOCPAS)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Well informed | 308 | 16.9 |
| 2) Somewhat informed | 223 | 12.3 |
| 3) Not informed | 58 | 3.2 |
| 4) Don't know | 358 | 19.7 |
| 5) Not applicable | 872 | 47.9 |
| Missing | 174 | |
| TOTAL | 1819 | 100.0 |
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- 73) How well-informed about Presbyterian colleges and universities are leaders in your congregation? Christian education director (EDUDIR)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Well informed | 223 | 12.0 |
| 2) Somewhat informed | 351 | 18.8 |
| 3) Not informed | 167 | 8.9 |
| 4) Don't know | 458 | 24.5 |
| 5) Not applicable | 667 | 35.7 |
| Missing | 127 | |
| TOTAL | 1866 | 100.0 |
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- 74) How well-informed about Presbyterian colleges and universities are leaders in your congregation? Youth director (YOUTHDIR)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Well informed | 228 | 12.2 |
| 2) Somewhat informed | 342 | 18.3 |
| 3) Not informed | 160 | 8.6 |
| 4) Don't know | 489 | 26.2 |
| 5) Not applicable | 650 | 34.8 |
| Missing | 124 | |
| TOTAL | 1869 | 100.0 |
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- 75) Have you or any members of your immediate family ever attended a Presbyterian college or university? Yes, I have (ATTEND)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1635 | 82.1 |
| 1) Checked | 357 | 17.9 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 1992 | 100.0 |
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- 76) Have you or any members of your immediate family ever attended a Presbyterian college or university? Yes, my spouse has (ATTEND2)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1804 | 90.5 |
| 1) Checked | 189 | 9.5 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 77) Have you or any members of your immediate family ever attended a Presbyterian college or university? Yes, one or both of my parents have (ATTEND3)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1890 | 94.8 |
| 1) Checked | 103 | 5.2 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 78) Have you or any members of your immediate family ever attended a Presbyterian college or university? Yes, one of more of my siblings have (ATTEND4)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1833 | 92.0 |
| 1) Checked | 160 | 8.0 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 79) Have you or any members of your immediate family ever attended a Presbyterian college or university? Yes, one or more of my children have (ATTEND5)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1761 | 88.4 |
| 1) Checked | 232 | 11.6 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 80) Have you or any members of your immediate family ever attended a Presbyterian college or university? No (ATTEND6)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 731 | 36.7 |
| 1) Checked | 1262 | 63.3 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 81) [IF "YES" TO ATTEND] Did you graduate from a Presbyterian college or university? (ATTEND7)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 293 | 80.3 |
| 2) No | 72 | 19.7 |
| Missing | 1628 | |
| TOTAL | 365 | 100.0 |
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- 82) [IF "YES" TO ATTEND] What degree(s) did you receive? Bachelor's degree (DEGREE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1708 | 85.7 |
| 1) Checked | 285 | 14.3 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 83) [IF "CHECKED" TO DEGREE] If received Bachelor's degree, year received (BACHELOR)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 250 | 1970.628 | 11 |
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- 84) [IF "YES" TO ATTEND] What degree(s) did you receive? Master's degree (DEGREE2)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1964 | 98.5 |
| 1) Checked | 29 | 1.5 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 85) [IF "CHECKED" TO DEGREE2] If received Master's degree, year received (MASTER)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1955) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1959) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1961) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1962) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1963) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1964) | 2 | 7.1 |
| 1965) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1966) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1968) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1969) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1970) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1971) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1972) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1975) | 2 | 7.1 |
| 1976) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1978) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1979) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1980) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1987) | 2 | 7.1 |
| 1988) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1996) | 1 | 3.6 |
| 1997) | 3 | 10.7 |
| 2000) | 1 | 3.6 |
| Missing | 1965 | |
| TOTAL | 28 | 100.0 |
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- 86) [IF "YES" TO ATTEND] What degree(s) did you receive? Doctoral degree (DEGREE3)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1989 | 99.8 |
| 1) Checked | 4 | 0.2 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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- 87) [IF "CHECKED" TO DEGREE3] If received doctoral degree, year received (DOCTORAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1971) | 1 | 25.0 |
| 1974) | 1 | 25.0 |
| 1991) | 1 | 25.0 |
| 1993) | 1 | 25.0 |
| Missing | 1989 | |
| TOTAL | 4 | 100.0 |
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- 88) How important was its Presbyterian affiliation in your decision to attend a Presbyterian college or university? (AFFILIAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Very important | 138 | 38.5 |
| 2) Important | 92 | 25.7 |
| 3) Somewhat important | 72 | 20.1 |
| 4) Not too important | 44 | 12.3 |
| 5) Not at all important | 12 | 3.4 |
| Missing | 1635 | |
| TOTAL | 358 | 100.0 |
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- 89) Rate the quality of the education you received (QUALITY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Excellent | 224 | 63.8 |
| 2) Very good | 91 | 25.9 |
| 3) Good | 31 | 8.8 |
| 4) Fair | 3 | 0.9 |
| 5) Poor | 2 | 0.6 |
| Missing | 1642 | |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 90) How influential was the Presbyterian college or university you attended for your choice of career? (INF_CARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Very influential | 143 | 37.6 |
| 2) Influential | 92 | 24.2 |
| 3) Only a little influential | 56 | 14.7 |
| 4) Not influential | 55 | 14.5 |
| 5) Not applicable | 34 | 8.9 |
| Missing | 1613 | |
| TOTAL | 380 | 100.0 |
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- 91) How influential was the Presbyterian college or university you attended for your decision on where to live after college? (INF_LIVE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very influential | 14 | 3.7 |
| 2) Influential | 38 | 10.1 |
| 3) Only a little influential | 50 | 13.2 |
| 4) Not influential | 229 | 60.6 |
| 5) Not applicable | 47 | 12.4 |
| Missing | 1615 | |
| TOTAL | 378 | 100.0 |
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- 92) How influential was the Presbyterian college or university you attended for your decision on where to go to graduate school or seminary? (INF_GRAD)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Very influential | 64 | 16.9 |
| 2) Influential | 97 | 25.7 |
| 3) Only a little influential | 52 | 13.8 |
| 4) Not influential | 108 | 28.6 |
| 5) Not applicable | 57 | 15.1 |
| Missing | 1615 | |
| TOTAL | 378 | 100.0 |
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- 93) How influential was the Presbyterian college or university you attended for your decision on whom to marry? (INF_MARR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very influential | 57 | 15.2 |
| 2) Influential | 45 | 12.0 |
| 3) Only a little influential | 19 | 5.1 |
| 4) Not influential | 193 | 51.5 |
| 5) Not applicable | 61 | 16.3 |
| Missing | 1618 | |
| TOTAL | 375 | 100.0 |
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- 94) How close to your congregation is the closest Presbyterian college or university? (CLOSE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Less than 25 miles | 284 | 14.8 |
| 2) 25-99 miles | 608 | 31.7 |
| 3) 100-499 miles | 631 | 33.0 |
| 4) 500 or more miles | 105 | 5.5 |
| 5) Don't know | 287 | 15.0 |
| Missing | 78 | |
| TOTAL | 1915 | 100.0 |
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- 95) Sample (SAMPLE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Members | 449 | 22.6 |
| 2) Elders | 683 | 34.4 |
| 3) All Clergy | 855 | 43.0 |
| Missing | 6 | |
| TOTAL | 1987 | 100.0 |
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- 96) Response form (FORM)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Paper | 1739 | 87.3 |
| 2) Web | 254 | 12.7 |
| TOTAL | 1993 | 100.0 |
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