Disciplines
Business | Education
Mentor
Paul Sicilian
Abstract
In a society where post-secondary education is a near necessity, examining the true cost of university is an important factor to consider when determining the benefits of higher education. While the long run career benefits of a bachelor’s degree are undeniable, the exponential rise in university tuition is a concern for many. This paper examines public and private universities ranked in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Ranking: National Universities Ranking and analyzes their fiscal and academic differences. Using economic analysis, the following attempts to determine if public or private universities are a better overall investment when considering the top universities in the United States.
ScholarWorks Citation
Nannetti, Alex, "Tuition Toss Up: An Economic Analysis of Public and Private University Tuition and Fees" (2017). Honors Projects. 595.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/595
