Public or private?

Choosing between a public and a private university can be difficult. It is essential and I realized how much of a role it made in college decision. I went to a public high school with 4,000 kids and was in public schools my entire life. Private school didn't seem like it had anything different or better to offer...until I started going to a private university.

Classes are much bigger at public universities and most classes are taught by graduate students and T.A's (teachers' assistants). Public schools are usually larger overall, are spread out on a large campus, and there are many people you run into that you don't know. Private schools are much smaller (usually) with professors teaching smaller classes and the campuses are much more close knit. Skipping class is a lot easier to do at a larger university and attendance isn't usually mandatory. At a private school the professor notices when you are gone. If anonymity is up your alley, look into a bigger school.

Public universities also usually have more majors and classes to choose from. Smaller private schools are extremely limited on their majors and the curriculum may not have the diversity you are looking for. Public universities usually are more geared toward athletics, Big Ten, homecoming as private schools are usually Div. II or III where athletics and game day aren't as big of a deal. 

There are many other reasons to choose public over private or private over public! Let me know where your problems lie and I can help you figure out which school is your best fit!