I have have had a front row seat Georgia St. (8th on the list) so I am not surprised by it being ranked so high. I have seen many of my wife’s students become 1st gen. graduates from Georgia St. Some of the public schools on the list are probably on lists for getting the most “bang for the buck” for in-state students as well.
I do believe that most kids want to hear the “truth” about graduation statistics, but most students (even those who maybe ill-prepared for college) will generally believe that they are the “exception to the rule” and finish school in 4 years without any interruptions.
I have had that discussion with students over the years who were not prepared enough (needed remedial classes freshman year) and they always thought of themselves as the exception even though it was expressed that they could not have any “hiccups” to graduate in 4 years. I can only think of 2 students out of at least 15 who finished in 4 years who fit that demographic. Less than half of those students have graduated in 6 years, because their 18 year old self could not see all of the family, school, and financial struggles that would derail getting a degree (despite my warnings).