Bruce and Jordan are both high school seniors at their local public schools in different communities in the suburbs of Chicago. Both are at the top of their class. Bruce’s parents live in a much more affluent community, where the public schools perform better than those in Jordan’s community. What is the most likely outcome for Bruce and Jordan’s futures?
A) Bruce is less likely to realize the college wage premium than Jordan.
B) Jordan is more likely to obtain a college degree than Bruce.
C) Bruce is more likely to obtain a college degree than Jordan.
D) Jordan is more likely to realize the college wage premium than Bruce.
C) Bruce is more likely to obtain a college degree than Jordan.
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