The internal efficiency and effectiveness of state colleges and state universities in the Philippines
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2002-10
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Internal efficiency is defined as producing the maximum output out of a given level and mix of outputs. Assessing internal efficiency and effectiveness of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) is the goal of this study. It also aims to update data on the costs of SUC higher education and the cost variation among them. The analysis covers four degree programs among those requiring licensure examinations in the practice of profession that are: accountancy, civil engineering, elementary teacher education and secondary teacher education. Comparative analysis and regression results lead us to conclude that unit costs vary widely within and across each region. It is significantly determined only by enrollment size in civil engineering and elementary teacher education. Furthermore, many accredited schools and school candidate for accreditation perform better in the board examinations than non-accredited schools; and among the four samples programs, passing rates are highest in civil engineering.
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Higher education, Academic performance, State colleges, State universities, Education efficiency