Were CS classes in top universities more difficult in the 80s than now?

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And if so, why?

tonyedgecombe · Accepted Answer

When I left my UK school in the early eighties only 7% of my year went to university, now it's about 60%.I have no doubt the schooling is better but not enough to make that difference, something else had to give.

destevil · Answer

Yes

garmaine · Answer

In the 80&rsquo;s? What CS classes.

Were CS classes in top universities more difficult in the 80s than now?

And if so, why?

When I left my UK school in the early eighties only 7% of my year went to university, now it's about 60%.
I have no doubt the schooling is better but not enough to make that difference, something else had to give.

Yes

In the 80’s? What CS classes.