According to a recent survey from Vanderbilt University's Project on Unity and American Democracy, public colleges and universities enjoy significantly higher confidence among Americans, with 46% believing in their effectiveness compared to 30% for private institutions. Despite this decline in institutional trust, 76% affirm the importance of higher education for success, with bipartisan agreement. Meanwhile, President Trump's higher education policies receive disapproval from 61% of respondents, indicating a clear partisan divide, especially with respect to monitoring international students on social media.
Americans exhibit greater trust in public colleges over private institutions, with 46% expressing confidence in public colleges compared to only 30% for private colleges.
Despite concerns, 76% of survey participants still view a college education as vital for achieving success, with support across all political affiliations.
The survey revealed strong disapproval of President Trump's handling of higher education, particularly among Democrats, with 61% of respondents not approving of his approach.
There is significant partisan divide regarding higher education policies: Republicans tend to support the monitoring of international students, while overall opinion is more critical.
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