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Undergraduate Experiences of Lutherans and Non-Lutherans

Comparative Alumni Research 2005 Update Lutheran Student Comparison: Lutheran students at Lutheran colleges and Flagship publics Lutheran Educational Conference of North America.

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Undergraduate Experiences of Lutherans and Non-Lutherans

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  1. Comparative Alumni Research 2005 UpdateLutheran Student Comparison: Lutheran students at Lutheran colleges and Flagship publicsLutheran Educational Conference of North America This presentation highlights differences between Lutheran students who graduated from Lutheran colleges and Lutheran students who graduated from Flagship public universities. This research demonstrates that there are compelling differences in the Lutheran student experience at Lutheran colleges and Flagship public universities.

  2. Undergraduate Experiences of Lutherans and Non-Lutherans • Lutheran graduates of Lutheran Colleges were more likely than Lutherans who attended Flagship Public Universities to say that their undergraduate experience included …

  3. Strong Academic Reputation and Faculty S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities Q.1 Please tell me how much you personally benefited from your college offering . . . (rating 4 or 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=did not benefit at all, and 5=benefited very much)

  4. Involvement With Faculty S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities Q.1 Please tell me how much you personally benefited from your college offering . . . (rating 4 or 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=did not benefit at all, and 5=benefited very much)

  5. Involvement With Faculty S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * Q.2 How often did your college experience include the following? (top-two box) ** Q.12 How much do you agree or disagree with the following? (top-two box) *** Q. 4 Who, if anyone, did you meet in college who was a mentor or role model for you?

  6. Participation in Extracurricular Activities S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities Q.6a Were you involved in…? Q.6b Did you have a leadership role in…?

  7. Undergraduate Experiences of Lutherans and Non-Lutherans • In some cases, Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges report different experiences than their Non-Lutheran counterparts at the same colleges. • Again, Lutheran College graduates were more likely than their peers who attended Public Universities to say that their undergraduate experience included …

  8. Involvement With Peers S = Lutheran College Lutherans significantly higher than both other groups Q.1 Please tell me how much you personally benefited from your college offering … (top-two box) * Q. 2 How much did your college experience include the following? (top-two box)

  9. Social Atmosphere S = Lutheran College Lutherans significantly higher than both other groups Q.12 How much do you agree or disagree with the following? (top-two box) * Q.1 Please tell me how much you personally benefited from your college offering … (top-two box)

  10. Applied Learning Experiences S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * = Significantly lower than the Lutheran College Lutherans Q.5 While in college, did you participate in…?

  11. The Integration of Faith and Values Into the College Experience S = Lutheran College Lutherans significantly higher than both other groups Q.1 Please tell me how much you personally benefited from your college offering … (top-two box) * Q.6a Were you involved in…? ** Q.12 How much do you agree or disagree with the following? (top-two box)

  12. Undergraduate Experiences of Lutherans and Non-Lutherans: Satisfaction Compared to other graduates, Lutheran graduates of Lutheran Colleges are more satisfied with their education.

  13. “Completely Satisfied” with Quality of Education “Satisfied” (4 or 5): 96% S 88% 84% S = Lutheran College Lutherans significantly higher than both other groups Q. 7 How satisfied are you with the overall quality of the education you received from your college? (Rating 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=not at all satisfied, and 5=completely satisfied)

  14. Undergraduate Experiences of Lutherans and Non-Lutherans: Outcomes As with college experiences, some Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges report different outcomes than their Non-Lutheran counterparts at the same colleges. Again, Lutheran College graduates were more likely than their peers who attended Flagship Public Universities to rate their colleges as ...

  15. More Effective in Career Preparation and Leadership S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * = Significantly lower than the Lutheran College Lutherans Q.10 How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (rating 4 or 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=not at all effective and 5=extremely effective)

  16. More Effective in DevelopingInterpersonal Skills S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * = Significantly lower than the Lutheran College Lutherans Q.10 How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (rating 4 or 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=not at all effective and 5=extremely effective)

  17. As Effective in Preparing Students For Careers No Significant differences Q.10 How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (rating 4 or 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=not at all effective and 5=extremely effective)

  18. More Effective in Helping Students Develop a Sense of Purpose S = Lutheran college Lutherans significantly higher than both other groups Q.10 How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (rating 4 or 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=not at all effective and 5=extremely effective)

  19. Compared to Lutheran graduates of Flagship Public Universities, Lutheran College Lutherans ...

  20. Are Much More Likely to Graduate in Four Years or Less S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities Q.18 How many years did it take for you to complete your undergraduate degree?

  21. Place Higher Value on Ethical and Religious Concerns S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * = Significantly lower than the Lutheran College Lutherans Q.19 How important is it to you to. . .? (rating 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=not at all important and 5=extremely important)

  22. Place Higher Value on Community Concerns S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * Q.10 How effective was your college in helping you develop the following? (top-two box) Q.19 How important is it to you to. . .? (rating 5 on a five-point scale, where 1=not at all important and 5=extremely important)

  23. Are More Likely to be Active, Contributing Members in Their Communities Recent Involvement in Volunteer Activities Financial support 86% S 73% * 74% 71% S 68% 62% S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * = Significantly lower than the Lutheran College Lutherans Q.20 In the past five years, have you been involved in the volunteer activity … ? Have you financially supported … ?

  24. Are More Likely to be Active, Contributing Members in Their Communities Recent Involvement in Volunteer Activities Financial support 53% 43% 46% 45% S 43% 24% S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * = Significantly lower than the Lutheran College Lutherans Q.20 In the past five years, have you been involved in the volunteer activity … ? Have you financially supported … ?

  25. Are More Likely to Participate Actively in their Churches S = Lutheran College Lutherans significantly higher than both other groups Q.22 Are you involved in any of the following church activities?

  26. Are More Likely to Participate Actively in their Churches S = Significant difference between Lutherans at Lutheran Colleges vs. Public Universities * = Significantly lower than the Lutheran College Lutherans Q.22 Are you involved in any of the following church activities?

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