Ex Regious State University, in its public relations materials for prospective students, proudly points out the accomplishments of its 96 alumni who have reached the zenith of their fields: millionaires, CEOs, and university presidents. They contrast this with Pricy Small U., a small private school, in the same town, with only 22 alumni who have reached similar levels of achievement in spite of the smaller school's greater cost.
What would be a more appropriate measure that would make the comparison fair?
A) Compare the percentage of students who have achieved those career goals.
B) Compare the number of students each year who have achieved those career goals.
C) Compare the number of students and staff who have achieved those career goals.
D) Compare the number of students who have not achieved those career goals.

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Comparing the percentage of students who have achieved those career goals would adjust for the fact that Ex Regious State University has a much larger alumni base than Pricy Small U. This would provide a more accurate comparison of the success rates between the two schools.

Ex Regious State University, in Its Public Relations Materials for Prospective