The comparison of successful college dropouts and successful college graduates contributes to the central idea by highlighting the challenges faced by first-generation college students and the value of a bachelor's degree.
The authors' comparison of successful college dropouts and successful college graduates contributes to the central idea of the text by highlighting the challenges faced by first-generation college students and the value of a bachelor's degree.
The comparison shows that first-generation college students are more likely to drop out compared to students whose parents have postsecondary degrees. This emphasizes the importance of support systems and resources for college success.