<p>I didn’t ask about the 6 year retention rate Ag, but they had no problem answering, to the point of even looking through past studies to come up with the number that I provided. I still think the statistic is of marginal use. My son also was admitted to Purdue Engineering, and they have a slightly different philosophy about admitting applicants in that they will admit students with overall lower stats (ACT/SAT, HSPR, GPA). This doesn’t necessarily mean the Engineering Curriculum is of a lower quality. It might make their retention rate lower, however, but at least they give the kid a shot at getting into a good program without having the highest stats. They also are known for a very good first year assistance program, and excellent financial aid for OOS students who score well enough on standardized tests. They were a finalist for my son, because of those specific attributes, as well as their national engineering reputation. Michigan, on the other hand, while a top-notch all-around school, as well as a fantastic engineering program, didn’t make the finals for us, because they essentially said “Hey, it’s 48K per year. Here’s a couple of loans.” So, I said “See ya!”.</p>
<p>Anyhow, good luck with your son Ag.</p>