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Danica
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Did you go to a private or a public college ?
Was the college a good fit for you?
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Job Hall
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I went to private school and enjoyed it, but that was 45 year's ago. I attained my degree in 3 years and then went to private law school.
Today private colleges have become very expensive. I have adopted my granddaughter and I have her going to community college for 2 years to get all her basic needed classes and then she is going to complete her degree at a state college that is ranked number one in the world for what she wishes to get her degree in, geology. This is more affordable overall, community college for required classes outside your major and then completing your degree at a state or private college. My granddaughters education at the state university will be $35,000.00 per year, but she has already taken all the elective classes needed for her diploma at community college which cost $2,400.00 a year.
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Today private colleges have become very expensive. I have adopted my granddaughter and I have her going to community college for 2 years to get all her basic needed classes and then she is going to complete her degree at a state college that is ranked number one in the world for what she wishes to get her degree in, geology. This is more affordable overall, community college for required classes outside your major and then completing your degree at a state or private college. My granddaughters education at the state university will be $35,000.00 per year, but she has already taken all the elective classes needed for her diploma at community college which cost $2,400.00 a year.
Good luck
Michelle M.
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Hello, Danica !
I went to a public college, California State University, Sacramento in the California state university system. Yes, It was an excellent fit for me. I was a theatre major with a concentration on acting, so I didn't really feel the need to look into Ivy League schools nor did I expect my parents to foot such a bill for very high tuition when it really wasn't necessary. Part of choosing a college is to do what is financially possible. It does come down to that if one really looks at it in a practical way.
The University was absolutely a good fit for me. It was demanding in ways that I needed to be pushed to progress. Private and public universities may have their differences, varying reputations and such, but both my sister and I went to state universities and we had fulfilling careers and great friendships that developed at college. I met a lot of contacts in college that greatly helped me expedite some things I needed to do to pursue my career. Both types of schools are equally good, but private universities and Ivy League or Semi-Ivy League schools look great on a resume and can carry weight for careers, but there is a financial commitment one would have to make for the tuition.
I attended California State University, Sacramento when they had a larger student body than it is today at 32,498 students. I believe that there were more than that during the time I went, but I do not know the exact amount. Classes were mostly small enough to receive the attention a student needed. The largest class I had was 72 students and smallest was 6 students. So it varied and I never felt slighted because it was a public university. All of my classes were taught by the hired professors and I never had an assistant professor or video teaching in a classroom.
Since I had gone to college right out of high school, I wasn't thinking about the reputations of colleges, just that I wanted to be a student and of course not go into debt doing it. Since I relocated to California I had to decide where I would attend and where I settled with housing is the area that I chose the college. They excelled in my major, so it worked out well for me with an outstanding department and excellent professors.
My advice to you would be to apply to both private and public universities and review the tuition costs of those that accept you. That will help you make a decision. In an ideal world, I think we would all want to choose a prestigious school but can we all afford to do so ? You will make your decision based on other factors besides college reputation and name, however. Look at all angles and see what fits your needs as well as what you have the means to commit to.
I hope that this has helped and I wish you all the best !
I went to a public college, California State University, Sacramento in the California state university system. Yes, It was an excellent fit for me. I was a theatre major with a concentration on acting, so I didn't really feel the need to look into Ivy League schools nor did I expect my parents to foot such a bill for very high tuition when it really wasn't necessary. Part of choosing a college is to do what is financially possible. It does come down to that if one really looks at it in a practical way.
The University was absolutely a good fit for me. It was demanding in ways that I needed to be pushed to progress. Private and public universities may have their differences, varying reputations and such, but both my sister and I went to state universities and we had fulfilling careers and great friendships that developed at college. I met a lot of contacts in college that greatly helped me expedite some things I needed to do to pursue my career. Both types of schools are equally good, but private universities and Ivy League or Semi-Ivy League schools look great on a resume and can carry weight for careers, but there is a financial commitment one would have to make for the tuition.
I attended California State University, Sacramento when they had a larger student body than it is today at 32,498 students. I believe that there were more than that during the time I went, but I do not know the exact amount. Classes were mostly small enough to receive the attention a student needed. The largest class I had was 72 students and smallest was 6 students. So it varied and I never felt slighted because it was a public university. All of my classes were taught by the hired professors and I never had an assistant professor or video teaching in a classroom.
Since I had gone to college right out of high school, I wasn't thinking about the reputations of colleges, just that I wanted to be a student and of course not go into debt doing it. Since I relocated to California I had to decide where I would attend and where I settled with housing is the area that I chose the college. They excelled in my major, so it worked out well for me with an outstanding department and excellent professors.
My advice to you would be to apply to both private and public universities and review the tuition costs of those that accept you. That will help you make a decision. In an ideal world, I think we would all want to choose a prestigious school but can we all afford to do so ? You will make your decision based on other factors besides college reputation and name, however. Look at all angles and see what fits your needs as well as what you have the means to commit to.
I hope that this has helped and I wish you all the best !
Stephanie Thompsen, CISA
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Hello: I went to a private college (now a university). After applying to several different schools (both public and private), I selected the one that 'felt right' to me. I grew up in a small town and went to a small high school. I loved that my campus had that a close-knit feeling, like a small town. My class sizes were typically less than 30 students, and some much smaller as I got into the classes related to my major.
Applying to and visit multiple schools. Find a school or program that fits YOU. Talk to as many people as you can when you visit! AND pay attention to the tuition cost and the interest rates on any student loans you may apply for. Go to a school you can afford so you don't have to spend 10-20 years after graduation paying off loans!
Best of luck!
Applying to and visit multiple schools. Find a school or program that fits YOU. Talk to as many people as you can when you visit! AND pay attention to the tuition cost and the interest rates on any student loans you may apply for. Go to a school you can afford so you don't have to spend 10-20 years after graduation paying off loans!
Best of luck!
Xiaojie Johan Liu
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Xiaojie Johan’s Answer
Hello Danica,
I went to Northeastern University in Boston, a private university, and I really enjoyed it. The curriculum and the co-op program really helped me decide what I wanted to do. I also went to a private university for graduate school, Boston University, and it eventually led me to consulting. I think both schools were a good fit for me, but the student body, the sticker price (tuition plus room and board) and the curriculum might not be for everyone.
Best of luck!
Johan
I went to Northeastern University in Boston, a private university, and I really enjoyed it. The curriculum and the co-op program really helped me decide what I wanted to do. I also went to a private university for graduate school, Boston University, and it eventually led me to consulting. I think both schools were a good fit for me, but the student body, the sticker price (tuition plus room and board) and the curriculum might not be for everyone.
Best of luck!
Johan