HBCU vs. PWI? Research says that Black students who attend HBCU's are more likely to graduate than those at a PWI, for a variety of reason. Adjustment, one of the major determining factors to whether a student gradutes or not, is much easier becuase of the familiarity with faculty, administrators and students who look like you. These universities produce more Bachelors degrees within Black people than PWI's However, as a graduate of both a PW undergraduate and graduate institution, I can say that PWI's are unique in the opportunity and challenge to step out of a "comfort zone". To survive here, you have to be able to coexist and compete with Whites, Asians, Latinos and many other ethnic groups. This training will undoubtedly prepare you for the world beyond the walls of academia. However, the key varible is the INDIVIDUAL. That student must become involved, connected and take ownership of his/her college experience wherever they are.
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