The pie charts illustrate information about the different reasons behind students to choose a college or a university in the UK, in the years 2008 and 2017.
Overall, it is observed that the sector of suitable degree courses stood out as the highest proportion in both of the years, while other sectors had some noticeable changes in each year.
In 2008, the major reason for passionate pupils to choose a college or a university had been the suitable degree courses, which had 38%– but the proportion rate declined to 32% in 2017. The second largest portion according to the statistics was the quality of teaching. It had 30% in 2008, then slightly dropped to 26% in 2017. There had been another decline as well– proximity to parental home. It had a total of 17% in 2008, but had a minor fall to 13% in 2017.
Another factor to be mentioned is the reputition on the institution, which began with only 8%, then in 2017, it increased to 12%. Lastly, the sports and activities part had increased over the year. The portion was only 7% in 2008, but it made a remarkable change in 2017, which was 17%.