Warm weather, affordability and politics have prompted a teenage migration from the Northeast to the South.
Why it matters: Large southern state schools, many in already expanding metro areas, are attracting a geographically diverse student body as Americans are increasingly disillusioned with the value of higher education.
“They’re seen not only as more fun, but also more accessible,” said Jeff Selingo, author of college admissions books.
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