Out of the 5,000 general fraternity chapters, a majority consistently achieve higher scholarship ratings than the all men's average. Fraternities produce graduates. As many as 65 percent of fraternity members graduate from college, compared with only 45 percent of non-members.
Fraternities are affordable.
Room and board is comparable, sometimes even lower than college or university charges. On the average, less than 1.5 percent of total expenses go to fraternity dues. Fraternities build leaders. More than 11,000 of those listed in Who's Who in America are fraternity members. Fraternities are popular.