Comparative information for mid-range, high outlier, and low outlier schools, 1989*
| Variable | All schools | High outlier | Mid-range | Low outlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values are percentage or mean (range). | ||||
| *Based on measure 2 outliers. | ||||
| ap<0.05 (χ2 test); | ||||
| bp<0.05 (t test); | ||||
| cp<0.01 (t test). | ||||
| % public | 52.0 | 75.0a | 52.4 | 25.0a |
| Years since school was established | 104.2 (20–233) | 67.6b (24–140) | 110.5b (20–233) | 94.8 (24–173) |
| % of female students | 33.8 (17.9–54.0) | 31.3 (22.2–42.6) | 34.1 (21–50.5) | 33.8 (17.9–54.1) |
| Mean enrollment per year | 552.2 (192–1293) | 523.8 (250–878) | 560.9 (227–1293) | 516.3 (192–808) |
| Mean number of basic science students | 200.8 (23–636) | 143.9 (55–374) | 217.4b (23–636) | 136b (27–278) |
| Mean number of residents and fellows | 548.5 (0–1926) | 493.6 (203–774) | 585.0c (0–1926) | 334.1c (20–620) |