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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Would gladly shut down UDC and require to DC to contribute that money to a federal pot if it meant DC kids could get in-state tuition anywhere in the country.

-DC Resident[/quote]

Following up on this - what DC really needs is a strong community college. And located somewhere more convenient than Ward 3. If you got rid of UDC and DCTAG in exchange for in-state tuition anywhere else in the country, those of lower means in DC could knock out the first two years at DC-CC and then transfer to UMD, GMU, or anywhere else in the country to finish up the final two years at in-state prices. Or finish up at Howard, Catholic U, GWU, etc.

UDC's graduation rate is abysmal - only 35% within six years!

https://www.collegetuitioncompare.com/edu/131399/university-of-the-district-of-columbia/graduation/ [/quote]
UDC offers AA degrees.

Many years ago the idea was put forward with money behind it to move UDC to St Elizabeth’s so it could have a proper campus closer to most students. The idea was shot down because it was thought to be racist. I’m not kidding. [/quote]

Who could've guessed that giving Ward 7 and Ward 8 young adults a long 60+ minute commute each way - likely on top of a part-time job - would be terrible for graduation rates? Take out loans to go to UDC  and then don't graduate. Brilliant maneuvering by our politicos. [/quote]

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