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.
Since World War II, they have experienced more than 100 percent growth. From the Baird's Manual, 20th ed. The Fraternity was founded at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, on December 26, 1848. Phi Delta Theta has over 180 chapters in the U.S. and 11 in Canada, more than any other fraternity. The Fraternity has initiated more than 190,000 members.