The pie charts illustrates that key factors influencing students’ choice of UK universities in 1987 and 2007.
Overall, Close to parental home rose during time-frame, while a fall could be observed in the share of Quality of resources. Furthermore, Suitable degree courses was the most dominant category over others, but only a small fraction of share Good sports and social activities.
In 1987, only 35 percent of students chose of a UK universities was based on Suitable degree course. This proportion climbed moderately to 2 percent. In the same way, the fraction of Close to parental home with Quality of teaching grew substantially from initial 10% to 22% and 15% to 18% to final.
In contrast, the changes in Quality of resources and Good sports and social activities were decreased. Quality of resources made up 21 percent in 1987 and slowly drop 17 percent in 2007. Whereas Good sports and social activities largest declined could be seen from 19 % to 6 % after 20 years.
