Gap between college men and women persists

Tres Wittum gets a little antsy sitting through college classes day in and day out.

It runs in the family, Mr. Wittum said. His father dropped out of college at 21 to start a career, only to return for a bachelor’s degree 20 years later.

Now his dad’s always harping on the importance of college.

“Pay now or pay later,” Mr. Wittum said, mimicking the advice.