Bubble effects around urban and suburban campuses

That’s a curious list. I guess I perceive “bubbles” differently. I would have said that large universities outside of urban centers, especially state flagships, have the greatest bubble effect, since the campus is so self-contained and the university dominates the local community. I know people who attended Penn, and were very engaged in the greater Philly community, but I have never sensed that Penn State students venture outside of Happy Valley while in attendance.