Analysis on the Cost of Higher Education and the Inequality of Educational Resources in China and America
This essay explores the cost of higher education and the inequality of educational resources distribution in China and America. As both nations grapple with the challenges posed by rising tuition fees and the uneven distribution of educational resources, understanding these dynamics becomes crucial for policymakers, educators, and students alike. In China, the rapid expansion of higher education has led to huge differences in resource allocation, and the educational resources in urban centers are much richer than those in countryside areas. In America, where elite institutions in the education industry attract the most funding and resources, family income greatly affects the quality and resources of education available. This paper examines the governmental and economic factors that influence the cost and resource allocation of higher education, which have contributed to the widening of equality and opportunity gap in higher education. By comparing China and America, the analysis highlights the need for targeted policy interventions to promote a more equitable education environment. This essay aims to explore the current state of higher education and provide perspectives for addressing the high cost and inequality of higher education
Authors
- Yiran Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0871-5575)
Institutions
- University of Nottingham Ningbo China (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/2025.22510
- Primary Topic
- Higher Education Governance and Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00