Are you ‘the bigger the better’ or ‘good things come in small packages’ person? What are the advantages of a small or a big university?
Here are some factors to consider, but note it’s not always black and white, there will always be exceptions:
Larger class sizes at bigger schools
Less of a selection of course and program offerings at small universities
More diversity and international students at large schools
Student quality may be lower at small institutions
Faculty at large schools may be more research focused
Less well-known faculty at small universities
More student-focused at small schools
Less variety of support services at small institutions
Less extra-curricular activities, clubs, student groups, etc. at small schools
More distractions at large universities
Smaller alumni network at small schools
The bottom line is that there are excellent large universities and excellent small cuniversities. There are many choices for you to consider, but first start with what might be best for you!
