1. Purpose
This document defines the concept of Regional Reference Tuition (RRT) as used in EON’s Virtual Campus ImpactShare™ model. It provides a consistent benchmark for determining institutional participation costs, ensuring fairness across diverse economic regions.
2. Definition of Regional Reference Tuition (RRT)
Regional Reference Tuition represents the average annual tuition revenue per student within a defined economic region, normalized across both public and private higher education institutions.
It is a reference value, not a quoted market price. RRT serves as the standardized base for all calculations in the ImpactShare™ 1–9–20 model:
3. Rationale for RRT
The RRT system ensures equitable participation between institutions in high‑income and low‑income regions while maintaining a proportional relationship to actual student economics. It allows universities in developing markets to access identical technological capabilities without disproportionate cost barriers.
By indexing activation pricing to RRT, the model ensures that 1% of the average tuition base equals a meaningful yet manageable investment for each region.
4. Regional Benchmarks (per 1,000 students)
| Region | RRT per Student | Activation Benchmark (1%) | Representative Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region A – North America | $45,000 | $450,000 | USA, Canada |
| Region B – Europe / UK | $18,000 | $180,000 | UK, Germany, France, Spain, Scandinavia |
| Region C – Middle East / SE Asia / Latin America | $8,000 | $80,000 | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Brazil, Mexico |
| Region D – Africa Tier 1 / South Asia | $5,000 | $50,000 | India, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana |
| Region E – Low-Income / LDC Regions | $3,000 | $30,000 + setup fee (min $50,000) | Sierra Leone, Nepal, Haiti, Malawi |
Review cadence: Benchmarks are reviewed annually and may be adjusted based on World Bank income classifications, IMF PPP adjustments, average tuition data (UNESCO, national education agencies), and EON field data from Virtual Campus projects.
5. Methodology
a. Data Sources
- National tuition surveys (public + private averages)
- PPP‑adjusted GDP per capita as a proxy for institutional affordability
- EON client tuition disclosures and project‑level financial data
- International education indicators (UNESCO UIS, OECD, World Bank)
b. Calculation Process
- Determine regional median tuition per student.
- Adjust for purchasing power and cost‑of‑education parity.
- Normalize for higher education tiers (university, TVET, vocational).
- Round to nearest benchmark tier ($45K / $18K / $8K / $5K / $3K).
c. Validation
RRT values undergo peer review with regional directors and advisory partners to ensure fairness and alignment with real‑world economics.
6. Practical Application in ImpactShare™
The ImpactShare™ 1–9–20 Model uses RRT to balance institutional capability with EON’s global co‑investment.
7. Reference Tuition vs. Actual Tuition
RRT is not intended to replace or dictate institutional pricing. It functions as a neutral benchmark that:
- Reflects average educational economics in a given region.
- Provides predictable, scalable pricing for partnerships.
- Ensures global fairness in technology access and activation cost.
Actual tuition may differ significantly by program, level, or institution; however, RRT establishes a common foundation for impact‑based engagement.
8. Adjustment and Review Cycle
EON revises RRT benchmarks every 12 months, guided by macroeconomic indicators (IMF, World Bank), educational spending and inflation trends, and internal project feedback and affordability studies.
9. Conclusion
Regional Reference Tuition is the foundation of equitable access in the EON Virtual Campus ImpactShare™ framework. It ensures that the value of participation is proportional to local educational capacity while enabling a consistent, transparent approach to global pricing.
For questions or appeals on RRT classification, contact: impactshare@eonreality.com