UCs Weigh Costs of Limiting Out-of-State Students
Most colleges see great benefits in having a mix of in-state and out-of-state students.
However, due to increased fears about college admissions from Californians, the University of California colleges are taking another look at the number of out-of-state students on their campuses.
So what are the benefits and the disadvantages of out-of-state students in UCs?
Pros
- Greater diversity of voices and cultures on campus
- Stable funds for school budget (in-state tuition is $12,192; out-of-state is $23,000)
Cons
- Fears from Californians that preferences are given to out-of-state students
And what would happen if limits were set on out-of-state students at the UCs?
Pros
- Smaller freshmen class size
- Would reassure Californians that priorities are given to Californian students
Cons
- Out-of-state student limits are tricky to determine
- International students may be discouraged from applying to UCs
- In-state tuition may increase
Whatever the UC officials decide, there is no clear-cut answer to the debate over out-of-state students.
(Source: LA Times)
