Feasibility Study:

What is the best

semi-private dorm for
upperclassmen to live
in at UNT?

Created By:
Garrett McClure
Emmanuel Rodriguez
Steve Rodriguez
Table of Contents iii

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations .............................................................................. iv

Introduction .........................................................................................1
Method of Evaluation ...........................................................................3
Internet Data...............................................................................3
Size of Room....................................................................3
Price per Square Foot ......................................................3
Distance to the Nearest Cafeteria ...................................3
Distance to the Nearest Mean Green Bus Stop ...............4
Distance to the Nearest Resident Parking Lot ...............4
Survey Data ................................................................................4
Level of Noise ..................................................................4
Level of Staff Friendliness ..............................................4
Level of Cleanliness .........................................................4
Speed of Maintenance Repairs ........................................5
Test Results .........................................................................................7
Internet Data...............................................................................7
Size of Room....................................................................7
Price per Square Foot ......................................................8
Distance to the Nearest Cafeteria ...................................8
Distance to the Nearest Mean Green Bus Stop ...............9
Distance to the Nearest Resident Parking Lot ............. 10
Total Internet Data .................................................................... 11
Survey Data .............................................................................. 12
Level of Noise ................................................................ 12
Level of Staff Friendliness ............................................ 12
Level of Cleanliness ....................................................... 13
Speed of Maintenance Repairs ...................................... 13
Total Survey Data ..................................................................... 14
Conclusion......................................................................................... 15
Recommendation ............................................................................... 17
Appendix ........................................................................................... 19
List of Illustrations v

Illustrations

Figure 1: Square footage for each dorm room .......................................7

Figure 2: Price per square foot for each dorm room...............................8
Figure 3: Distance in feet between each dorm
and the nearest cafeteria ...................................................9
Figure 4: Distance in feet between each dorm and
the nearest Mean Green bus stop .................................... 10
Figure 5: Distance in feet between each dorm
and the nearest resident parking lot ................................ 11
Figure 6: Total Internet data for each dorm ........................................ 11
Figure 7: Mode response for the noise level of each dorm .................... 12
Figure 8: Mode response for the level of staff
friendliness of each dorm ................................................ 12
Figure 9: Mode response for the level of cleanliness of each dorm ....... 13
Figure 10: Mode response for the speed of maintenance
repairs of each dorm ....................................................... 13
Figure 11: Total survey data for each dorm ........................................ 14
Figure 12: Compiled data of both Internet data and survey data ......... 15
Introduction 1

Introduction

The University of North Texas has a great residence life prepared for the
student body when choosing where to live during the school year. However,
some of the dorms available to students restrict lower classmen to live in them.
The newer halls available for the upper classmen have both conveniences and
inconveniences for the students. Our feasibility report highlights several points
that an upperclassman looks for when trying to choose a dorm to live in. The
study considers the following newer halls that are open for upperclassmen and
have semi-private dorms.

Legends Hall
Mozart Square
Santa Fe Square

Our study is based on the distances to major locations that a student

encounters when living in a dorm at the University of North Texas. The
locations are cafeterias, parking lots, and bus stops. In addition, we also
considered the price per square foot of each dorm to determine which hall is
the cheapest for the student.

We also conducted a survey on the students that lived there in the spring
semester of 2011. Our criteria is based the noise level, staff friendliness,
cleanliness, and maintenance response to issues in the dorm.
Methods 3

Method of Evaluation
Our team collected factual data from the internet, and also administered a
survey to dorm residents. We used this information to determine the best semi-
private dorm for upperclassmen at UNT.

Internet Data

To determine the best semi-private dorm for upperclassmen at UNT we

researched five different factual criteria on the internet:

Size of room
Price per square foot
Distance from the nearest cafeteria
Distance to the nearest Mean Green bus stop
Distance to the nearest resident parking lot

Size of Room

Our team used the website housing.unt.edu to find the size for each of the
three dorm rooms. From there we ranked each room one, two, or three with one
being the largest, and three being the smallest.

Price per Square Foot

According to housing.unt.edu, all three dorms have the same cost per semester
but have different square footage. By using the information provided at
housing.unt.edu our team was able to calculate the actual cost per square foot
for each of the three dorms. Our team ranked each room one, two, or three
with one being the lowest cost per square foot, and three being the highest cost
per square foot.

Distance to the Nearest Cafeteria

Our team used Google Maps to calculate the number of feet between each dorm
and the nearest cafeteria. We ranked each dorm one, two, or three with one
being the closest distance and three being the farthest distance.
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Distance to the Nearest Mean Green Bus Stop

Our team used Google Maps to calculate the number of feet between each dorm
and the nearest Mean Green bus stop. We ranked each of the dorms one, two,
or three with one being the closest distance and three being the farthest
distance.

Distance to the Nearest Resident Parking Lot

Our team used Google Maps to calculate the number of feet between each dorm
and the nearest resident parking lot. We ranked each of the dorms one, two, or
three with one being the closest distance and three being the farthest distance.

Survey Data
To evaluate the overall satisfaction of the dorm tenants, our team gave a survey
to residents. The survey covered the following criteria (refer to the Appendix):

Level of noise
Staff friendliness
Cleanliness
Speed of maintenance repairs

Level of Noise

The survey our team conducted asked residents to rate the noise level of their
dorm on a scale of one to four, with one being quiet and five being loud. Our
team used the mode of the responses to compare the three dorms.

Level of Staff Friendliness

The survey our team conducted asked residents to rate the friendliness of the
dorm staff on a scale of one to four, with one being rude and five being friendly.
Our team used the mode of the responses to compare the three dorms.

Level of Cleanliness

The survey our team conducted asked residents to rate the cleanliness of their
dorm on a scale of one to four, with one being dirty and five being clean. Our
team used the mode of the responses to compare the three dorms.
Methods 5

Speed of Maintenance Repairs

The survey our team conducted asked residents to rate the speed of
maintenance repairs of their dorm on a scale of one to four, with one being
slow and five being fast. Our team used the mode of the responses to compare
the three dorms.
Results 7

Test Results
After our team researched the factual criteria and populated the results of the
survey to dorm residents, we compiled the following results.

Internet Data
Our team used the internet sites housing.unt.edu and maps.google.com
(Google Maps) to acquire the factual data represented in this section.

Size of Room

Our team used the website housing.unt.edu to find the size for each of the
three dorm rooms. Based on that information we ranked the rooms as follows:

1. Mozart
2. Legends
3. Santa Fe Square

Figure 1 illustrates the difference in size for each dorm room.

Figure 1: Square footage for each dorm room

3.5
22.5" x 22.9"
3

2.5
20" x 21.5"
2

1.5
20" x 21"
1

0.5

0
Legends Mozart Square Santa Fe Square
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Price per Square Foot

Our team used the website housing.unt.edu to find the price per square foot for
each of the three dorm rooms. Based on that information we ranked the rooms
as follows:

1. Mozart
2. Legends
3. Santa Fe Square

Figure 2 illustrates the price per square foot for each dorm room.

Figure 2: Price per square foot for each dorm room

$12.00

$9.63 $9.86
$10.00 $9.40
$9.18
Price per Square Foot (Dollars)

$8.04
$8.00 $7.66

$6.37 $6.52
No Meal Plan
$6.00 $5.32 5 -Day Meal Plan
7-Day Meal Plan
$4.00

$2.00

$0.00
Legends Mozart Square Santa Fe Square

Distance to the Nearest Cafeteria

Our team used Google Maps to calculate the number of feet between each dorm
and the nearest cafeteria. Base on that information we ranked the three dorms
as follows:

1. Legends with 528 feet

2. Mozart Square & Santa Fe Square tied for second with 1056 feet

Figure 3 illustrates the distance between each dorm and the nearest cafeteria.
Results 9

Figure 3: Distance in feet between dorms and the nearest cafeteria

1200
1056 1056
1000

800
Distance (ft)

600 528

400

200

0
Legends Mozart Square Santa Fe Square

Distance to the Nearest Mean Green Bus Stop

Our team used Google Maps to calculate the number of feet between each dorm
and the nearest Mean Green bus stop. Based on that information we ranked
the dorms as follows:

1. Santa Fe Square with 0 feet

2. Mozart Square with 371 feet
3. Legends with 1056 feet

Figure 4 illustrates the distance between each dorm and the nearest Mean
Green bus stop.
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Figure 4: Distance in feet between each dorm and the nearest Mean Green bus stop
1200
1056
1000

800
Distance (ft)

600

371
400

200

0
0
Legends Mozart Square Santa Fe Square

Distance to the Nearest Resident Parking Lot

Our team used Google Maps to calculate the number of feet between each dorm
and the nearest resident parking lot. Based on that information we ranked the
dorms as follows:

1. Mozart Square & Santa Fe Square tied for first with 0 feet
2. Legends with 528 feet

Figure 5 illustrates the distance between each dorm and the nearest residential
parking lot.
Results 11

Figure 5: Distance in feet between each dorm and the nearest resident parking lot
600
528
500

400
Distance (ft)

300

200

100

0 0
0
Legends Mozart Square Santa Fe Square

Total Internet Data

After our team collected all the data for each dorm, we compared the rankings
of each dorm. Figure 6 illustrates the total Internet data for each dorm.

Figure 6: Total Internet data for each dorm

12

10
Size of the Room
3 1
8
2 Distance to Residential
3
6 Parking Lot
3
2 Distance to Bus Stop
4
1 3
2 Distance to Cafeteria
2
3
2 2
0
Legends Mozart Square Santa Fe Square
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Survey Data
To evaluate the overall satisfaction of the dorm tenants, our team gave a survey
to the residents of each dorm.

Level of Noise

The survey our team conducted asked residents to rate the noise level of their
dorm on a scale of one to five, with one being quiet and five being loud. Based
on the mode response received, we ranked each dorm as follows:

1. Legends & Santa Fe Square tied for first with a mode response of 4
2. Mozart Square with a mode response of 2

Figure 7 shows the mode response for the noise levels of each dorm.

Figure 7: Mode response for the noise levels of each dorm

N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Mode Response
Legends 0 0 0 2 7 6 4
Mozart Square 0 0 2 6 3 4 3
Santa Fe Square 0 2 1 1 7 4 4

Level of Staff Friendliness

The survey our team conducted asked residents to rate the friendliness of the
dorm staff on a scale of one to five, with one being rude and five being friendly.
Based on the mode response received, we ranked each dorm as follows:

1. Mozart Square with a mode response of 5

2. Legends & Santa Fe tied for second with a mode response of 4

Figure 8 shows the mode response for the level of staff friendliness for each
dorm.

Figure 8: Mode response for the level of staff friendliness of each dorm
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Mode Response
Legends 0 0 0 4 6 5 4
Mozart Square 0 0 0 2 4 8 5
Santa Fe Square 0 0 1 1 7 6 4
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Level of Cleanliness

The survey our team conducted asked residents to rate the cleanliness of their
dorm on a scale of one to five, with one being dirty and five being clean. Based
on the mode response received, we ranked each dorm as follows:
1. Legends, Mozart Square & Santa Fe tied for first with a mode response
of 4

Figure 9 shows the mode response for the level of cleanliness for each dorm.

Figure 9: Mode response for the level of cleanliness of each dorm

N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Mode Response
Legends 0 0 1 4 7 3 4
Mozart Square 0 0 3 2 6 4 4
Santa Fe Square 0 0 0 0 8 7 4

Speed of Maintenance Repairs

The survey our team conducted asked residents to rate the speed of
maintenance repairs of their dorm on a scale of one to five, with one being slow
and five being fast. Based on the mode response received, we ranked each
dorm as follows:

1. Mozart Square with a mode response of 5

2. Legends & Santa Fe tied for second with a mode response of 3

Figure 10 shows the mode response for the speed of maintenance repairs for
each dorm.

Figure 10: Mode response for the speed of maintenance repairs of each dorm
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Mode Response
Legends 2 0 0 7 2 4 3
Mozart Square 0 1 3 3 3 5 5
Santa Fe Square 0 2 0 6 4 3 3
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Total Survey Data

After our team collected the survey responses, we compared the mode response
of each question for each dorm. Figure 11 illustrates the mode response of each
survey question for each dorm.

Figure 11: Total mode responses for each dorm

18

16

14 5
3 3
12
Maintenance Response
10 4 4 4
Cleanliness
8
Staff Friendliness
6 4 4 Noise Level
5
4

2 4 4
3
0
Legends Mozart Square Santa Fe
Conclusion 15

Conclusion

Based on our data, we can conclude that Mozart Square is the most convenient
semi-private dorm for upper classmen to live in. Figure 12 shows our compiled
data of both the internet data and the survey data. The bottom four results
(internet data) are based on ranking and the top four results (survey data) are
based on mode. The graph is the overall illustration of our study. Figure 12
shows the total compiled data for each dorm.

Figure 12: Compiled data of both Internet data and survey data
30

25 5
3
3 Maintenance Response
20 4 Cleanliness
4
4 Staff Friendliness

15 5 4 Noise Level
4
Size of the Room
3 4 Distance to Residential Parking Lot
10 4
3 1 Distance to Bus Stop
2 3 Distance to Cafeteria
5 2 3
1 2 3
3 2 2
0
Legends Mozart Square Santa Fe Square
Recommendation 17

Recommendation

Based on our results, we have concluded that Mozart Square is the best dorm
for upperclassmen to live in during the school year. Mozart Square proves that
it is the most convenient for an average student not based on just factual data
but also on the opinion of the students that lived there in the spring of 2011.
The results that set this dorm apart from the others were the staff friendliness
and the maintenance response
Appendix 19

Appendix

Team Feasibility Survey

Questions:

1. How quiet is your dorm on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being loud and 5 being
quiet? Please circle one.

n/a 1 2 3 4 5

2. How friendly is your dorm staff on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being rude and 5
being nice? Please circle one.

n/a 1 2 3 4 5

3. How clean is your dorm on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being dirty and 5 being
clean? Please circle one.

n/a 1 2 3 4 5

4. How fast does maintenance respond in your dorm on a scale of 1-5 with
1 being slow and 5 being fast? Please circle one.

n/a 1 2 3 4 5

5. What is your major? _______________________________