Is College Worth It? (Plus, waitlists and marriage markets)

Is a college degree actually worth it, or do universities simply accept students who were already destined for success?

Using a clever natural experiment - in an era when lots more folks doubt the usefulness of a college degree - University of Chicago economist Jack Mountjoy tries to figure out whether college really pays off. And for who?

Plus, how does your life change when you get off a waiting list from an elite college? And how are your marriage prospects altered depending on your major?

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