Table 13
Variables associated with higher or lower odds of dropping out by type of institution

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  Higher odds of dropping out Lower odds of dropping out
of University Male Quebec
Nova Scotia Two parents
Saskatchewan Single parent
Alberta High school grades 90% and over
British Columbia High school grades 80% to 89%
26 years old  
Parents education – some Postsecondary Education  
Homework less than three hours  
of College / CEGEP Male Student loan
Quebec Not Canadian by birth
Alberta High school grades 90% and over
Single parent High school grades 80% to 89%
Homework less than three hours Parents education – completed Postsecondary Education
Drop out episode in high school  
of other types of postsecondary institutions Female Student loan
Nova Scotia 25 years old
British Columbia 26 years old
  Very high High School engagement
of all types of postsecondary institutions Male Student loan
Quebec High school grades 90% and over
Rural community High school grades 80% to 89%
Single parent Parents education – completed Postsecondary Education
Homework less than three hours  
Drop out episode in high school  

Table source : Youth in Transition Survey.