Comparative Education: Selected Web Sites

A comparable "grade card" for each state's higher education programs.

Provides a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school.

Core postsecondary education data collection program for NCES. Data are collected from all primary providers of postsecondary education in the country in areas including enrollments, program completions, graduation rates, faculty, staff, finances, more.

Do you have questions about U.S. students' knowledge and skills in comparison to their international peers?

With the International Data Explorer (IDE) you can create statistical tables and charts to help you find answers. Explore student performance in reading, mathematics, and science, as well as contextual data including student demographics, instructional experiences, and school characteristics.

The leading national association concerned with the quality, vitality, and public standing of undergraduate liberal education.

Presents social, political, and economic issues in higher education from a multidisciplinary perspective.

publishes online research papers and essays that reflect multidisciplinary fields, contribute to influencing and expanding the body of research on higher education, and enhance dialogue among educators, policy makers, and the public.

Conducts both quantitative and qualitative research on community colleges and higher education in general, and to the development of practice and policy that expands access to higher education and promotes success for all students.

Provides a wealth of information regarding common concerns, issues, and shared information among a wide range of international universities.

A statistical site aimed at higher education policymakers and analysts. Provides national data on such topics as preparation, affordability, completion, and more.