The precipitous drop in state funding in the last decade could be worse for public colleges that focus mainly on the dispensation of degrees than for top-tier research institutions, finds a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Top research universities can adapt by increasing tuition, recruiting out-of state and international students, and fundraising — tactics smaller colleges may struggle with amid rising expenses and declining enrollment.
https://www.educationdive.com/news/state-funding-cuts-dont-impact-all-public-colleges-equally-report-finds/557368/
