The pie chart illustrates the primary reasons of choosing Dorriford University by two groups of scholars of age 18-24 years and those above 25 years. The data has been calibrated in percentage.
Overview, it is clear that the main reason students from both age groups chose to study at Dorriford University was the proximity to their homes. Also, the least significant feature for 18-24 age group was the reputation of the teachers, whereas a smallest proportion of learners above 25 years old selected the university based on the facilities provided on campus.
In detail, the percentage of pupils who chose university due to its close distance from their home was the highest and reached 36%, which was exactly 3% less than the percentage of students from 25 age group and over. In addition, 20% of scholars aged 25 years and above selected the university for its industry connections and 12% for its reputation in teaching staff. However, these reasons accounted for just 4% and 2% respectively for younger individuals.
Regarding more pronounced differences, 35% of the students preferred the university due to the courses offered, which was completely 12% more than students belonging from 18-24 age group. A notable disparity was also evident in the preferences for campus facilities, with 14% of younger students considering it a key factor, significantly higher than the mere 2% in the older age group. Similarly, proportion of learners who picked the university due to the opportunity of overseas education was 3% in age 25 and over, which was almost 3 times less than age 18-24 students.