Discuss whether this admissions policy is justifiable

Discuss whether this admissions policy is justifiable

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In the past few decades, women have been applying to college at a significantly higher rate than men. To achieve gender balance, some liberal arts colleges are favoring male applicants, defending the practice on the grounds that colleges where there is gender equality are more attractive to students.

Discuss whether this admissions policy is justifiable in light of utilitarian theory.