Tuition Fees: England vs. USA

This assignment analyzes the policies surrounding tuition fees in both England and the USA. It compares the fee structures of universities in both countries, exploring how they are determined and their justification. The report delves into student perspectives on these fees and considers potential consequences, including resistance from students and impacts on the education system.

Autumn 17
English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1)
Portfolio (EAPA3004) RESIT
This is your EAP 1 Portfolio. Please save a copy on your computer and back it up regularly (e.g. by
saving it on your computer / in the cloud (e.g. Google Drive) / emailing it to yourself. You will
receive a printed copy which you should bring to all lectures and tutorials. However, at the end of
the course, you need to submit a completed electronic copy. Please refer to suggested word counts
for each task included within this portfolio.
Assessed Learning Outcomes (LOs):
11 Produce cohesive and coherent elements of academic writing.11 Read, compare and summarise written academic texts.
Week Contents Page Learning
Outcome
Section 1: Portfolio Evidence
(These tasks will often be drafted in class and are designed to inform the written task in section 2.

Suggested word counts are included are in brackets.)
1 Portfolio evidence I: Self-evaluation checklist 3 LO 1 & 2
4 Portfolio evidence II: Summarising
(recommended word count: 100)
4 LO 1 & 2
4-5 Portfolio evidence III: Outline
(recommended word count: 100)
6 LO 2
6 Portfolio evidence IV: Paragraph structure
(recommended word count: 250)
7 LO 2
9 Portfolio evidence V: Self-assessment
(recommended word count: at least 100)
8 LO 1 & 2
Section 2: Written Task
(The written task should be developed throughout the semester but completed in weeks 7-10.)
1 - 10 Academic writing [compare and contrast essay relevant to higher
education]
(word count: 750 words)
10 LO 1 & 2
Total word count: Written Task (750 words) + Evidence (Approx. 850 words)
(+/- 10%)
Section 1: Portfolio Evidence I
Self-evaluation checklist
Below is a list of the skills you will need when working on extended pieces of writing
during your university career. The work you do on the EAP 1 course will help you
develop these skills.
Tick the appropriate box for each skill, according to how well you think you can do this
at the beginning of this course. Look again at the checklist throughout the course in order
to identify areas for independent study.
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Skills Do not
know
about this
Find this
difficult/
can’t do
this
Can
partially
do this
Can do
this well
Looking for information
Identify which books/journals/websites to
use

Select relevant parts of a text 
Using sources 
Acknowledge sources of information
Avoid plagiarism 
Planning/ writing
Brainstorm ideas 
Plan written work 
Link ideas effectively 
Paraphrase & summarize ideas 
Write an introduction 
Write a conclusion 
Personal study
Work independently 
Manage my time 
Oral presentation
Discuss written work in a tutorial 
IT
Access the internet 
Use search engines 
Create word documents 
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Section 1: Portfolio Evidence II
Summarising (recommended word count: 100)
2.a.i.1. Find a text on university fees in the country of your choice (around 200
words) and paste it below, in part 1. Then, read the two texts and highlight the main
points.
PART 1:
Text 1:
University fees in England
“University tuition fees in England will rise to £9,250 per year from 2017 and the increase could apply to students who
have already started courses. The inflation-linked rise represents a 2.8% increase and if that continued would mean fees
rising above £10,000 in the next few years. Universities face the dilemma that under consumer protection requirements
they will need to announce the £9,250 fee before the beginning of the next application cycle in early September. However,
until formally changed by Parliament, universities are not allowed to charge a fee higher than £9,000, which is the
current limit.
The government says the increase can apply to students who have already begun courses - but this will depend on the terms of
student contracts in individual universities. The fees will increase in subsequent years. Royal Holloway and the University of
Kent have to still to decide on whether to charge higher fees for current students, but expect to apply them to new students
starting in 2017, if the fee limit increase goes ahead. The University of Surrey will not increase fees for its current
undergraduates, but fees will increase each year for students starting in 2017.
Universities minister Jo Johnson has published a statement setting out plans to link higher fees to better teaching. Liberal
Democrat university spokeswoman Baroness Lorely Burt said: "Linking fees to teaching quality in this way is unacceptable.
Enabling any university that scrapes a 'meet expectations' rating to increase fees by 2.8% shows that this isn't about teaching
quality at all. If universities need further support then let's have a proper discussion about where that money comes from, rather
than pretending that this is somehow a quid pro quo for providing the quality of teaching students should already be able to
expect". Sir Peter Lampl, chairman of the Sutton Trust education charity, said the fee increase will add to student debts that we
have shown to be by far the highest in the English-speaking world. A real concern is that the removal of maintenance grants will
almost certainly deter poorer students, who now face debts of over £50,000 on graduation”.
From: Coughlan, S. (2017). University tuition fees rise to £9,250 for current students –BBC News. [online] BBC News.
Available at:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-36856026 [Accessed 19 Jan. 2017].
From the report of student support organization college board USA, average tuition fees for 2014/15 is
approx US$9,139 for the residents those who belong to same state, whereas people belong to other
location have to pay $22,958 (Chapman and Sinning, 2014 ). From the HSBC's report 2016 it is found that
USA is emerged as favorite choice of parents for their children with the educational purpose. But it is true
that due to high inflation every year government increases tuition fees of universities (Wilson and et.al,
2016).
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2.Make some notes of the most important points, using your own words, in part 2 below.
PART 2:
Notes (Text 1):
 University of England increases tuition fees every year approx £9,250 from the year 2017 and
it is also applicable for those students those who are studying or have taken admission already
(Wilson and et.al, 2016 ).
 By looking upon the inflation rates it can be sated that till next year university will raise its fees
approx £10,000.
 They have announced that students will have to submit fees of £9,250 in early September.
Increment in university fees is depended upon the term of students contract.
 Some universities of England has decided that they will apply this policy of increase tuition
fees but it will be applicable to new students who will take admission in new batches of 2017
(Scott, 2016).
 The real concern of authorities is to remove the maintenance grants that would be beneficial of
the educational department and it will be beneficial for students as well.11Answer the question in part 3 below, using your notes.
PART 3:
What are the similarities and differences between universities in England and
…………………………. in relation to tuition fees? Why are they important?
Tuition fees of England university is £9,250 whereas in USA it is US$9,139. These are almost same
amount there is no much difference in amount of tuition fees. Both universities follow the guidelines
and increase the fees of next year of new students as well as of those who have already taken
admission in the course. On other hand major difference in the both universities is that England
government think that linking quality of teaching with fees is completely unacceptable (Lewis and
West, 2014). Whereas USA government has decided or made some additional courses which are
having good quality of learning but for that students have to pay more amount. Both these help in
improving knowledge of the persons and supports in self development of the individual so that they
can get good career opportunities (How Much Does it Cost to Study in the US?, 2016).
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Section 1: Portfolio Evidence III
Outline (recommended word count: 200)
Complete your essay outline below. An outline is a map of the main ideas included in your
essay. You should not write full sentences, just notes of the main points that you are going
to write in each paragraph of your essay, along with in-text referencing details
(MB=Main Body).
TIT
LE
Education system in different universities
IN
TR
OD
UC
TI
ON
Background Information:
Tuition fees is increased by the authorities every year because of high inflation. Due to this,
students have to pay more amount for getting quality knowledge in the educational courses
(How much are American university fees?, 2015).
Thesis Statement:
Different countries have different education system in term of fees and quality.
MB
Paragr
aph 1
Paragraph Focus: ……………………………..
Country A: England
Country B:
………………
……..
Country A- England
Tuition fees: £9,250
Country B -
USA
Tuition Fees:
US$9,139
MB
Paragr
aph 2
Paragraph Focus: …………………………………..
Country A: England
Country B:
………………
……..
Country A-England
Government is focusing to remove the link between quality of education
and fees amount
Country B-USA
Authorities
believe that for
getting good
quality
education,
students have
to pay more
amount as
fees.
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CO
NC
LU
SIO
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Summary of main points
From the above discussion it can be concluded that educational cost and tuition fees are little
higher in England as compare to USA. Authorities of England are continuously trying to
provide quality education in less fee amount but USA believes that students have to pay more
amount as fee for getting advanced knowledge.
Recommendations/suggestions/predictions
It can be suggested that government should focus on the education system and it should
provide good material of course to students. By this number of students will take interest and
they will enter in the universities. By this way more fees will be collected and it will support
authorities in reducing fees structure.
Section 1: Portfolio Evidence IV
Paragraph structure (recommended word count: 300, including notes)
Write a MB paragraph for your essay below (funding OR quality). Then, highlight its
parts using a different colour for each one of them. Use the following colour code:
Topic sentence: RED
Country A (England): BLUE
Country B
(……………………):
GREEN
Concluding sentence: ORANGE
In-text reference: PURPLE
Write your paragraph here. Then, colour the different parts
Funding and quality
University of England is increasing the tuition fees because of inflation. Government of England says
that increment in fees is applicable for new students and for old as well. University is planning not to
increase fees for current undergraduates but it will be applicable for those who will start their studies in
2017.
Education is the important think that can support in the growth of the nation and population. There are
many learners those who come of USA for educational purpose (Chapman and Sinning, 2014).
Government is increasing fees that is why number of students are getting down. If authorities support
the educational department and allocate funds to them. Then it will be beneficial for the students
because by this way they will be able to get quality education. Government is increasing amount of
fees if course is length but it can demotivate the student. It is necessary to provide study material to the
learners so that they can take interest and focus on their study (Lewis and West, 2014). It will good
results and it will encourage others as well for get ting entered into these universities.
Conclusion
From the above discussion it can be concluded that funding and quality are interrelated part, USA
educational authorities are increasing cost of studies for providing quality education. On other hand it
has been found that University of England is planning to apply increased fees structure for those
students those who will start their studies in 2017.
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Section 1: Portfolio Evidence V
Essay self-assessment form (recommended word count: 100)
Complete this form before you submit your portfolio.
Type a few comments below in relation to how
well you have addressed the following criteria in
your essay.
ESSAY STRUCTURE
A. Has a clear structure including an
introduction, body paragraphs,
conclusion & bibliography.Yes these
things have been included to make
this report more presentable.
Yes these things have been included to make this report more
presentable.
B. Has a clear thesis statement that
states the sub-topics and position.
Thesis statements are clear, for that several authors study have
been taken for preparing this report..
C. Has clear topic sentences in each
main body paragraph.
Yes each body has addressed the subject matter clearly.
D. Has features of an essay not a
report, i.e. no headings, no bullet
points etc.
There is some heading and subheading so that it look good and
presentable.
CONTENT
E. Has compared directly between
the two countries in each paragraph.
Yes in each maintained paragraphs England and USA has
been compared.
F. Has commented on what we learn
from the comparisons.
Yes conclusion have been made at the end in order to clarify
learning.
G. Has included suitable
background information in the
introduction.
There is enough background information.
H. Has included a suitable summary
and position in the conclusion.
yes
I. Has written 750 words (+/- 10%). yes
USE OF SOURCES AND REFERENCING
J. Has a minimum of 2 sources per
paragraph.
yes
K. Has in-text citations which follow
Harvard style. E.g. (Coughlan,
2014).
yes
M. Has avoided plagiarism. Yes all sentences have been written in own language so there will
not be issue of plagiarism.
USE OF ENGLISH
N. Writes accurate sentences. Yes sentences are accurate.
O. Spells and punctuates accurately. Yes spelling are checked
P. Uses a range of language. Yes there is proper language.
Q. Writes in an appropriate
academic style.
Yes it is written in academic style.
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Things you feel competent at (approx. 50 words):
I have huge interest in education system so I was able to work on this topic. It was interesting topic for
me. I had to research on the subject matter and countries to identify the fees structure so that I can
make comparisons. I feel competent in research. This skills have helped me in conducting research.
Things you need to work on (approx. 50 words):
I need to work on i proving my time management and efficiency level. This study was lengthy so I
was needs more time but if I improve my times management then I would be able to finish my work on
time. I need to improve my presentation skill little bit, it will help me in presenting my self in front of
corporate authorities.
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Section 2: Written Task
Academic Writing (750 words)
Please type your essay below (750 words). Your chosen country should be different from
the country you may have chosen in a previous term.
Make sure that:
 Your essay has an appropriate title, an introduction, two main body paragraphs, a
conclusion and a reference list.
 You have used at least 2 references (in-text citations) in each of your main body
paragraphs (at least 4 references in total).
 You have discussed BOTH countries in EACH of your main body paragraphs (point-
by-point approach).
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Title
:
Compare and contrast the higher education system in England with that of
…………………. in terms of funding and quality. Which system is preferable?
Title: To compare the education system (tuition fees) of two countries England and USA.
Introduction
The report is based on the education system or tuition fees in England and USA. Furthermore,
funding in the education system will be described in this study.
Main Body
England University pays attention of quality education that is why teacher and concern
authorities continuously trying to improve serving of this sector so hat students can get quality
knowledge. Every year tuition fees of University of England gets increased, it has been increased
approx £9,250 as compare to year 2017. It is applicable for students those who are studying or have
taken admission already (Wilson and et.al, 2016 ) in the universities. By looking upon the inflation
rates it is the planning of authorities that till next year England university will raise its fees approx
£10,000. It has been announced by them that students will have to submit fees of £9,250 in early
September. Increment in university fees is depended upon the term of students contract. Some
universities of England has decided that they will apply this policy of increase tuition fees but it will be
applicable to new students who will take admission in new batches of 2017 (Scott, 2016). On other
hand some educational universities are applying increased fess for people those who have already
taken admission in the college (How much are American university fees?, 2015). This may be
problematic for the universities because students may not accept such type of issue. In such condition
they may resists or may turn to other educational institutes for further studies. It can impact on
education system of England.
USA university's believes that students can get good education when they are ready to pay
high tuition fees. Universities have to pay to teachers, administration department so major money can
only be collected by students. If they are not ready to pay high fees then it would not be possible for
them to provide high level education. By this way authorities will be able to gain monitory benefits and
they will be able to improve the quality of education. They believe that if students get tuition by
teachers then it will help them in their studies and they will be able to grow well in their career.
Teachers Apart from this by charging high amount of tuition fees universities are higher best teachers
those who can provide them advanced knowledge that can help them in their career development (How
much are American university fees?, 2015).
It has been found that tuition fees of England university is £9,250 whereas in USA it is
US$9,139 (Chapman, B. and Sinning, M., 2014). Both universities follow the guidelines and increase
tuition fees of next year students as well as of those who have already taken admission in the course.
On other hand major difference in the both universities is that England government think that linking
quality of teaching with fees is completely unacceptable (Lewis and West, 2014). Whereas USA
government has decided or made some additional courses but for that students have to pay more
amount.
Conclusion
From the above report it can be concluded that England and USA both are charging high tuition
fees so that students can gain good knowledge and can build their career.
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Reference List:
Chapman, B. and Sinning, M., 2014. Student loan reforms for German higher education: financing tuition
fees. Education Economics. 22(6). pp.569-588.
How much are American university fees?, 2015. [Online] Available through:
<http://www.savethestudent.org/study-abroad/america/how-much-are-american-university-fees.html>.
[Accessed on 22nd April 2017].
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