Across educational groups, Republicans give colleges & universities low ratings % who say colleges and universities have a positive effect on the way things are going in the country
Among Republicans and Republican leaners, younger adults have much more positive views of colleges and universities than older adults. About half (52%) of Republicans ages 18 to 29 say colleges and universities have a positive impact on the country, compared with just 27% of those 65 and older. By contrast, there are no significant differences in views among Democrats by age, with comparable majorities of all age groups saying colleges and universities have a positive impact.
Across educational groups, Republicans  | give colleges & universities low ratings  | % who say colleges and universities have a positive  | effect on the way things are going in the country  | Rep/Lean Rep Dem/Lean Dem  | 36  | Total  | 72  | 18-29  | 73  | 30-49  | 72  | 29  | 50-64  | 72  | 65+  | 72  | 35  | Postgrad  | 82  | 32  | College grad uate  | 76  | 37  | Some college  | 69  | 37  | HS or less  | 68  | Family income  | 31  | $75 000 or more  | 79  | 34  | $30 000-$74 999  | 75  | 46  | Less tha n $30 LOOO  | 66  | Source: Survey conducted June 8-18 2017.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 