Improving Study Decisions at Private Universities:  The Role of Family, Price, and University Image

Indra Budaya; Melifia Liantifa; Elex Sarmigi; Anggia Ayu Lestari

doi:10.21831/economia.v20i1.36604

Improving Study Decisions at Private Universities: The Role of Family, Price, and University Image

Indra Budaya, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Sakti Alam Kerinci, Indonesia
Melifia Liantifa, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Sakti Alam Kerinci, Indonesia
Elex Sarmigi, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci, Indonesia
Anggia Ayu Lestari,

10.21831/economia.v20i1.36604

Abstract

Abstract

This study examines and analyses the role of family factors on prices and brands on student decisions to choose private universities to continue their studies. This study involved 500 students from various private universities in Jambi Province to serve as samples. The results showed that in the first model, price and brand influenced the decision to choose private universities (PTS) in Jambi province, and the magnitude of the effect was 63.9%. Price, Brand and Family in the second model significantly affect the Selection Decision of Private Universities (PTS) in Jambi Province, with the magnitude of the influence being 75.5%. In the third model, the family plays a role or can moderate the impact of price and brand on choosing private universities (PTS) in Jambi Province.

Keywords:Lecture Decisions; Family; Price; Brand; Private College

Keywords

Price; Image, Family; Election Decision

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21831/economia.v20i1.36604