Using survival analysis, this paper investigates student- and household-level factors that affect the hazard and incidence of exits among college-age students who have ever been enrolled in college. The paper has limitations as it focuses solely on school attendance, the closest available indicator of enrollment patterns and, thus, attrition. Despite this, the results offer insights into the covariates affecting the hazard and incidence of exits. The paper 1) provides directions to address issues arising from individual- and household-level vulnerabilities and 2) suggests ways to improve the data needed to accurately reflect the success and performance of the HEI ecosystem.
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