(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, January 19, 2022) – The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is releasing a new, interactive tool that presents easily digestible data on ten key measures of cost-effectiveness and academic quality for nearly 500 public, four-year colleges and universities.

This new interactive education tool shows whether institutions are providing taxpayers with a significant return on their investment in higher education. Lawmakers can instantly see how their state ranks on institutional finance issues (such as administrative bloat) and academic quality issues (such as free speech policies).

This new tool collates ten important, measurable data points and makes them available on one easily searchable map.

The future of the economy, the health of our civic institutions, and the integrity of our national workforce depends on the strength of our colleges and universities and their commitment to excellent student outcomes and financial stewardship.

Policymakers cannot assume that higher education institutions properly serve taxpayers and students without careful oversight.

ACTA’s thoughtful analysis and understanding of best practices can help elected officials and other higher education leaders be effective in their crucial roles.

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to academic freedom, academic excellence, and accountability at America’s colleges and universities. ACTA works to support liberal arts education, uphold high academic standards, safeguard the free exchange of ideas on campus, and ensure that the next generation receives an intellectually rich, high-quality education, at an affordable price.