It&#x27;s a natural outcome of federalism. State A invests revenues heavily in a world renowned university. State B invests little in its postsecondary education. It is each states prerogative to decide how much to spend on education- federalism.<p>Naturally many State B residents will want to attend the world class university in State A. But they didn&#x27;t pay a dime of taxes to support it. Hence, higher tuition rates for out of staters.<p>You see it as restricting access to education, but I see it more as reaping the the seed you sow. Each state chooses how much to spend on education, and lives with the results of their choices.