대학등록금에 미치는 영향요인과 지역별 차이에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study analyzes the factors influencing tuition fee increases using spatial regression models. It employs various spatial correlation analysis methods to investigate the geographical correlation of tuition fees among universities and analyzes regional differences and characteristics in tuition fees. To do this, the study focuses on a total of 193 four-year general and education universities and 174 vocational colleges in South Korea in 2022. It observes the concentration tendencies of university distributions using the QGIS program, identifies spatial correlations of university tuition fees through Moran's Index and LISA Index analyses, and finally, utilizes spatial regression models to analyze the factors affecting tuition fee increases. One of the key findings of this research is the identification of spatial correlations among university tuition fees. Tuition fees at adjacent universities are more likely to rise or fall together, and there is a tendency for high tuition fee universities to be geographically concentrated. Additionally, based on prior domestic and international research, this study uncovers internal and external determinants influencing university tuition fees. It uses spatial regression models to specifically analyze and interpret which factors impact tuition fee increases. Admission capacity, freshman competition rate, number of international students, per capita scholarships, dormitory occupancy rate, per capita library resources, and per capita regional total income were confirmed to have a positive (+) impact on university tuition fees, while per capita educational expenses showed a negative (-) impact. The decision to increase university tuition fees should be made by considering multiple factors and should be transparent and fair. To ensure a more equitable distribution of educational resources and prevent excessive economic burdens on students while maintaining educational quality, a fair tuition fee policy should be developed through organic cooperation between the government, universities, and students.