Web Tool Lets Users Scrutinize University Graduation Rates

Boosting college enrollments among low-income students is an important goal; making sure those who enroll make it to graduation is getting more attention among policymakers. Many advocates have proposed tying government funding for colleges to graduation rates. The new e-tool College Results Online, created by the Education Trust, allows users to compare graduation rates - overall, and by race, ethnicity and gender -- among similar public and private universities.