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The Effect of Distance to Colleges on Application Behavior

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  • Delaney, Judith M.

    (University of Bath)

  • Devereux, Paul J.

    (University College Dublin)

Abstract

We find substantial differences in college applications for students who have equal college opportunities and prior achievement but vary in distance to the nearest selective and non- selective college. Students who live closer to a selective college are more likely to list prestigious programs and colleges as their top choice. This results in differences in enrollment outcomes with the largest associations for those in the middle of the achievement distribution.

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  • Delaney, Judith M. & Devereux, Paul J., 2024. "The Effect of Distance to Colleges on Application Behavior," IZA Discussion Papers 17300, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    • Handle: RePEc:iza:izadps:dp17300
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    Keywords

    distance; college application; college enrollment; test score;
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    JEL classification:

    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • I24 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Inequality

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