what is the difference in a university and a state university. are universitys better than state colleges?

Question

if one person went to a university but someone else went to a state, is one more impressive for getting a job?

Answer 1

State universities are all public universities, I think that is the distinction you wanted to make.

"Historically, the most prestigious universities in the United States have been private. However, public universities like University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, College of William and Mary, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, University of Florida, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, University of Texas at Austin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Ohio State University are highly prestigious as well. In fact, many of these universities are referred to as Public Ivies in an influential book by Richard Moll."1

Answer 2

You got your nomenclature a little mixed up, but I understand. A private university like Harvard or Yale carries a lot of weight with employers. This is changing though. Other universities are slowly taking the lead. A state University, funded by the state, is a different story. They don't usually have the same cache as a Harvard, Yale, MIT. However, there are some with a very strong academic track record that can help to advance your career, among them are The University of Virginia, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, many of the state schools in California. A university is a group of colleges. Example: a state teacher's college focusing on educating teachers may "grow up" over time and add a broader curriculum and become a university.

Answer 3

Check out the rankings at US News and World Reports to see how schools compare.

There is no general rule about this. Many state universities are excellent . A few, like UC-Berkeley, University of Virginia, UNC-Chapel Hill, Georgia Tech and University of Michigan are better than all but the very best private schools.

But many state schools are not as good. Many states have tiered universities. For example, in California, they have at least three university systems -- the University of California System, the California State University System and Community Colleges. The Cal State schools are not very selective and are not as prestigious. All of the UC schools are high quality research facilities. Berkeley, UCLA and UCSD are all top 30 schools, while UC-Davis is one of the best agricultural schools in the country.

UNC is also stratified. UC-Chapel Hill is one of the best universities in the country. NC State is an excellent university -- though not quite as prestigious. But the other schools inthe UNC system are not nearly as good as those two (e.g., East Carolina, UNC-WIlmington, UNC-Charlotte).

As a general rule of thumb, anything that is University of is the best state university and State University is not as good. So -- University of California is better than California State. University of Michigan is better than Michigan State. University of Iowa is better than Iowa State. There are a few exceptions to this rule. Ohio State is the best state school in Ohio. Pennsylvania State University is the best state school in PA (but that is because The University of Pennsylvania is a private university -- so the name was taken).

Answer 4

It depends on the university. The biggest difference is a private university is much more expensive.

Many state universities have just as high of a prestige factor as a private one. I wouldn't make a decision on education based on whether a company will hire me with a degree from one place's perceived "prestige".

Find a good university you can afford, get a good degree in an area you're interested in, and you feel comfortable.

Answer 5

It depends on the reputation of the University and not whether it is private or public. Just remember what John F. Kenndy said while campaigning for the Presidency in 1960 "I went to Harvard, that is the Michigan of the East."

Good Luck!!!

Answer 6

i've got have been given a level from the two, undergrad from a state college and a masters from a private college. It relies upon on what you're searching for for in a school. A state college has a tendency to be bigger with extra social activities. extra individuals of the alternative intercourse would not harm the two. of direction it has the soccer ecosystem. a minimum of a few do. The training you get carry of relies upon on your container of learn. maximum liberal arts majors are style of mass produced (like GM autos). maximum state faculties have a minimum of one or 2 prestigious areas of learn like regulation or drugs they like to gloat approximately. additionally, engineering, pharmacy etc. private college probably delivers a extra useful eduction because of the fact they're many times smaller and have much less distractions. of direction, you will pay extra for classes. My adventure is private faculties grant a extra useful ecosystem for getting to understand than state faculties yet they're many times style of lifeless. you will get a good training at the two a state or private college. after all, you do the artwork. the college purely grants the possibility.