#1. The rate of students living in poverty under
the age of 18 in rural areas is 22.9% compared
to those in the same age range living in urban
areas which is 17.7%
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#2 College enrollment (students directly enrolling in
college after high school) is at 59% while their urban
counterparts have a percentage of 62%
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Why Does it Matter?
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Participation in DE matters!
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Increase in college
participation and degree
attainment.