Results (R)

6R3 Comparing Results for 6R1 and 6R2

Western has identified six peer institutions for comparing certain internal results (O1) and is benchmarking and building comparative data for student support services. Figure 6.6 indicates data that is common to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) reports.

Western’s library uses peer data to compare its collections and services to other libraries. The library also compares results based on standards outlined by the Association of College and Research Libraries. Figures 6.7 shows that the 2002 data are lower than in 2004 for Western, indicating Western’s library has gained in total expenditures per FTE.

Western compares trend data for five State financial aid awards—Bright Flight, Charles Gallagher, Marguerite Ross Barnett, Advantage MO, and MO College Guarantee—with other Missouri institutions. Data for 2004-05 shows that Western students receive $390.81 less in these scholarships than the Missouri institution receiving the highest aid average per student.

Western emphasizes instruction and spends over 80 percent of its operating budget on instruction and other direct student support, more than any other public four-year institution in Missouri.

Western’s crime statistics are compared annually to other institutions’ crime statistics and the results can be found at Missouri Uniform Crime Report.

Figure 6.7 Total Library Expenditures per FTE Student

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Figure 6.8 Average Dollars Received per Student in Five State FInancial Aid Awards

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