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Understanding Differences in State Support for Higher Education Across States, Sectors, and Institutions: A Longitudinal Study
- The Journal of Higher Education
- The Ohio State University Press
- Volume 83, Number 2, March/April 2012
- pp. 155-185
- 10.1353/jhe.2012.0012
- Article
- Additional Information
This longitudinal study examines factors that explain differences in levels of state appropriations for higher education across states, sectors, and institutions between 1984 and 2004. The study sheds light on the complex relationship between institutional mission, state fiscal health, and state political context in explaining appropriations for public colleges and universities.