Moderate Liberal

Very strongly agree

Yes, but only if they are for profit universities

Moderate liberals are particularly critical of for-profit universities, which have been shown to have higher default rates and lower student outcomes. The Obama-era 'gainful employment' rule specifically targeted for-profit institutions, reflecting strong support for holding these colleges financially accountable. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered

This answer aligns closely with moderate liberal values: it introduces proportional accountability, incentivizing colleges to consider student outcomes without imposing blanket penalties. This approach is similar to proposals from centrist Democrats who advocate for outcome-based funding and accountability measures. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Moderate liberals strongly support efforts to decrease the cost of education, as evidenced by bipartisan calls for tuition reform and increased public funding. However, they may see this as complementary to, rather than a replacement for, accountability measures. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Moderate liberals often support increased accountability for institutions, especially in cases where students are burdened by debt without adequate return on investment. However, they may be cautious about blanket financial liability for all colleges, preferring targeted reforms. The Obama administration's 'gainful employment' rule for for-profit colleges reflects this nuanced approach. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, and higher education should be free for everyone

While moderate liberals may support expanding access to higher education and reducing costs, they are less likely than progressives to support fully free college for everyone. They often favor targeted free tuition (e.g., community college) or means-tested aid, as seen in Biden's proposals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Moderate liberals generally reject the idea that colleges should have no accountability, especially given the student debt crisis and evidence of predatory practices by some institutions. They tend to support some level of institutional responsibility, as seen in Democratic support for oversight of higher education outcomes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Moderate liberals typically reject the idea that the burden should fall solely on students, given the structural issues in higher education financing. The push for student loan reform under the Obama and Biden administrations reflects a belief in shared responsibility between students, institutions, and government. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.