Graduation rate is one measure used to compare
colleges in national publications. One such publication
compared semester tuition against graduation rate,
defined as the percentage of students who graduate
within four years.
4-Year Graduation Rate (%)
100
60
40
TH
0
College Comparisons
5
10 15 20 25 30 35
Semester Tuition (Thousands of Dollars)
Which statement best explains the relationship
between the variables?
O Higher tuition causes students to graduate at
higher rates.
O Tuition does not appear to have an association
with graduation rate.
O More selective colleges tend to have higher tuition
but lower graduation rates.
O More selective colleges tend to have higher tuition
and higher graduation rates.