Table 3. Areas in Which Student Veterans/Service Members Age 25 and Over Fare Worse Than Nonveteran/Civilian Students Age 25 and Over
Q. In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often have you done the following?
Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments Student Veterans/Service Members Age 25 and Over % Nonveteran/Civilian Students Age 25 and Over %
Often/Very often 48.0 54.0
Sometimes/Never 52.0 46.0
Total % 100.0 100.0
Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc.) % %
Often/Very often 64.8 69.8
Sometimes/Never 35.2 30.2
Total % 100.0 100.0
Q: To what extent has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?
Working effectively with others % %
Quite a bit/Very much 77.3 69.1
Some/Very little 22.7 30.9
Total % 100.0 100.0
Writing clearly and effectively % %
Quite a bit/Very much 75.8 80.3
Some/Very little 24.2 19.7
Total % 100.0 100.0
Solving complex real-world problems % %
Quite a bit/Very much 56.6 63.1
Some/Very little 43.4 36.9
Total % 100.0 100.0
Q: To what extent does your institution emphasize the following?
Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) % %
Quite a bit/Very much 24.8 28.2
Some/Very little 75.2 71.8
Total % 100.0 100.0

Source: Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research, National Survey of Student Engagement, 2012. Authors’ calculation.