Because the gap between tier 1 programs and those that aren't is massive in countries like China and India. Generally, those institutions managed by the centra

Because the gap between tier 1 programs and those that aren't is massive in countries like China and India. Generally, those institutions managed by the central government of both countries are better managed than those under local and provincial governments. R&D output, calibre of student base, and access to research equipment is also reflected by that trend. And any private sector funding goes to those programs. And it's hard to describe the mismanagement that happens in lower tier programs in countries like China and India compared to the US - corruption remains a massive issue in both countries.