Article Dans Une Revue Asian Basic and Applied Research Journal Année : 2025

Comparative Analysis of Funding Models in Public and Private Universities for Quality Education in Delta and Edo States

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The research assesses the funding patterns of both public and private universities in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria with a view to determining their effect on quality output. This study is focused on four institutions, namely: the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Benin City (FUPRE); Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU); Western Delta University, Delta State (WDU); and Benson Idahosa University, Benin City (BIU). Quantitative data were obtained from surveys and organisational records regarding funding sources, while qualitative information was gathered through interviews and document analysis, whereby comparisons were made on both government subsidisations and private financial support sources. Research findings show that there are differences in terms of funding both received and disbursed between the public and the private university, which can directly be attributed to the differences in infrastructural facilities and quality of teaching as well as research output and students’ satisfaction. The problems that characterise institutions are as follows: most are funded inadequately, in most cases by the government, and therefore face issues like lack of facilities or a shortage of staff. On the other hand, the private universities having resources in the forms of tuition fees and donations are financially flexible and well-infrastructured, but they are disadvantaged in terms of competing for public research funds. The findings reveal the need to increase funding through raising government funding, to intensify accountability, and to implement public-private partnership funding gaps to finance educational services and quality enhancement. This study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for policymakers to promote sustainable funding practices and equitable access to quality education in the region.

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hal-05064003 , version 1 (12-05-2025)

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Onoyemeakpo Oghenerabome Favour, Onofere Princewill Okereka. Comparative Analysis of Funding Models in Public and Private Universities for Quality Education in Delta and Edo States. Asian Basic and Applied Research Journal, 2025, 7 (1), pp.327-336. ⟨10.56557/abaarj/2025/v7i1177⟩. ⟨hal-05064003⟩
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