Ideal tool for benchmarking instructional costs, research, and public service expenditures at the academic discipline level

Most systematic and rigorous conceptualization based on CIP levels

Assists institutional data and unit alignment

Assists in identifying cost distortions

Ideal for program reviews and accreditation

Ideal for establishing new program or department projections

Higher Education Consortia is a useful intermediary partner

Not a “whole cost” benchmarking tool for expenditure or tuition

Not a perfect 1:1 Program/Department/Academic Budget Unit match

Not a tool for performance funding