<p>" Many had transfer rates of 30% and graduation rates of less than 50%."</p>
<p>I've seen evidence that lots of this is due to financial aid problems. Students can't keep grades up while working a lot, and they decide that carrying huge amounts of loans isn't worth it.</p>
<p>If you check out the graduation rates, the highest graduation rates are at colleges that are the most generous with need-based financial aid. State u's are not a bargain for students who don't get much aid yet come from families that are struggling.</p>