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college proximity  

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  • College proximity refers to the distance between a particular college or university and a prospective student's home. Research on the importance of college proximity to college enrollment decisions suggests that, all else being equal, most students would like to attend a college close to their home. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; College Proximity]

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