Educational Outcomes Alumni Survey
Survey Results
03/07/96

DIFFERENCES BY GENDER

Generally, there are few differences by gender. Some of the more interesting differences are highlighted here.

                                        
                                                        Female    Male
                                                        ------   -----
Use the library to study or do research                4.0      3.7
Write a term paper w/bibliography                      3.7      3.3
Attend museums, concerts, exhibits                     2.9      2.5
Volunteer for community service                        2.3      1.9

Know zero faculty members well enough to ask for  
  a letter of reference                                   17%      13%

As alumni, females are more likely than males to:

                                        
                                                        Female    Male
                                                        ------   -----
Read books for pleasure                                4.1      3.4 
Attend museums, plays, concerts, exhibits              3.4      2.9
Volunteer for community service                        2.5      2.2

If starting college again, would attend Penn State     84%      82%