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Table 1: The Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test to identify the significance of each attribute on
dropout decision

Factor Statement Mean Test P- Comment
value value value

Career The nature of this degree 0.26 1.129 0.259 Not Significant

interest program won't assure an
employment opportunity just
after the graduation

I found that the degree program 0.20* 1.33 0.043 Significant,
doesn't fit with my career Agree
interest

Financial I faced difficulties when -0.46* -2.48 0.013 Significant,
Difficulties preparing paper materials Strongly
Disagree

I faced difficulties when finding 0.13 0.73 0.463 Not Significant
expenses for accommodation

I faced difficulties when -0.26 -1.36 0.172 Not Significant
acquiescing to my basic needs
(food, clothes, etc.)

Academic The subjects of the degree -0.13 -0.404 0.686 Not Significant
vulnerability program are too complex

I faced difficulties when -0.13 -0.73 0.464 Not Significant
understanding lectures in
English

I faced difficulties when -0.33* -1.65 0.001 Significant,
communicating in English Disagree

I faced difficulties when facing -0.33 -1.712 0.098 Not Significant
examinations
Social Lack of support from friends -0.80 * -3.24 0.001 Significant,

Isolation Disagree
Lack of support from senior -0.53 * -2.48 0.013 Significant,

batch mates Disagree
I could maintain a healthy 0.73* 2.63 0.008 Significant,
relationship with my batchmates Agree

I could maintain a healthy 0.53* 2.33 0.020 Significant,
relationship with lecturers Agree

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