How Do Institutional Expenditures Affect Students’ Graduation Rates? Exploring the Differences by Institutional Control and Selectivity

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Abstract

The effectiveness of institutional spending has been a debated research area in the literature. This study examines the impacts of various categories of institutional expenditures on student graduation rates at four-year colleges and universities. Moreover, it shows that the effects of these expenditures vary by institutional control and selectivity. The study provides useful insights for institutional policy-makers seeking to increase institutional management and effectiveness.

Author

• Ximeng Tong, University of Michigan