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Fraternity Membership: Lower GPA, Higher Future Earnings

In 2019, a study conducted by Union College discovered that while joining a fraternity during college decreased a student’s GPA by an average of 0.25 points, it also led to a 36% increase in their future earnings. This suggests that despite the potential academic impact, fraternity membership may provide valuable networking opportunities and other benefits… Read More »

Fraternity Membership: GPA Impact and Future Earnings Boost

In 2019, researchers at Union College conducted a study that discovered that although joining a fraternity in college led to a decrease in a student’s GPA by an average of 0.25 points, it also resulted in a substantial 36% increase in their future earnings. This finding highlights the potential trade-off between academic performance and long-term… Read More »