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Racial Differences in College Graduation

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Which racial group has the highest college graduation rate in the United States?

  1. White

  2. Black

  3. Hispanic

  4. Asian


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the college graduation rate for Asian students is 60%, compared to 58% for White students, 42% for Black students, and 30% for Hispanic students.

What is the racial gap in college graduation rates?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The racial gap in college graduation rates is the difference between the graduation rates of White students and Black or Hispanic students. The gap has narrowed in recent years, but it still stands at around 20%.

What are some of the factors that contribute to the racial gap in college graduation rates?

  1. Socioeconomic status

  2. School quality

  3. Family structure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of factors that contribute to the racial gap in college graduation rates, including socioeconomic status, school quality, and family structure. Students from low-income families are less likely to graduate from college than students from high-income families. Students who attend underfunded schools are also less likely to graduate from college than students who attend well-funded schools. And students who come from families with a history of college attendance are more likely to graduate from college than students who come from families without a history of college attendance.

What are some of the consequences of the racial gap in college graduation rates?

  1. Lower earnings

  2. Higher unemployment

  3. Increased poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The racial gap in college graduation rates has a number of negative consequences for Black and Hispanic individuals. They are more likely to have lower earnings, higher unemployment, and increased poverty than White individuals.

What can be done to address the racial gap in college graduation rates?

  1. Increase funding for early childhood education

  2. Improve the quality of schools in low-income neighborhoods

  3. Provide more financial aid to college students

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of things that can be done to address the racial gap in college graduation rates. These include increasing funding for early childhood education, improving the quality of schools in low-income neighborhoods, and providing more financial aid to college students.

In which year did the racial gap in college graduation rates reach its highest level?

  1. 1960

  2. 1970

  3. 1980

  4. 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The racial gap in college graduation rates reached its highest level in 1960, when the graduation rate for White students was 50% and the graduation rate for Black students was only 10%.

What is the projected college graduation rate for Black students in 2030?

  1. 45%

  2. 50%

  3. 55%

  4. 60%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The projected college graduation rate for Black students in 2030 is 55%, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Which state has the highest college graduation rate for Black students?

  1. California

  2. Georgia

  3. Maryland

  4. Texas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maryland has the highest college graduation rate for Black students, at 63%.

Which state has the lowest college graduation rate for Hispanic students?

  1. Arizona

  2. California

  3. New Mexico

  4. Texas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

New Mexico has the lowest college graduation rate for Hispanic students, at 13%.

What is the average college debt for Black students?

  1. $25,000

  2. $30,000

  3. $35,000

  4. $40,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The average college debt for Black students is $35,000, compared to $28,000 for White students.

What is the default rate on student loans for Black borrowers?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The default rate on student loans for Black borrowers is 20%, compared to 13% for White borrowers.

What is the racial wealth gap in the United States?

  1. $100,000

  2. $200,000

  3. $300,000

  4. $400,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The racial wealth gap in the United States is $300,000, meaning that the average White family has $300,000 more wealth than the average Black family.

What is the homeownership rate for Black families?

  1. 40%

  2. 50%

  3. 60%

  4. 70%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The homeownership rate for Black families is 40%, compared to 70% for White families.

What is the unemployment rate for Black workers?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The unemployment rate for Black workers is 10%, compared to 4% for White workers.

What is the poverty rate for Black children?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The poverty rate for Black children is 30%, compared to 10% for White children.

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