private vs public university?

Question

right now i live on campus to a largely commuter based public school, big school tho 17,000. i'm transferring to a small private college with hardly any commuters. are there any differences i should expect?

and if it's a catholic school, does that mean no one parties?

Answer 1

Most Irish and Italians are Catholic. They know how to drink. It isn't like you are going to a Bible college.

Catholic universities aren't much different from non-catholic universities -- except that they usually require you to take some religious studies and philosophy classes. At Villanova, my three religion classes were the only place where religion came up.

Answer 2

I am a grad student now at a small catholic school (seton hall) after being at a big public school (purdue). I would say that the parties depend on the local area. Neither purdue, nor Seton Hall are big party schools, however there are some. You can def find a party at a small catholic school, but it isn't going to be some insane thing with 300 people, like at a frat party. I didn't notice a whole lot of difference between the two types of students. I'm sure you will find some parties to go to, but also check out the local bars. One thing I have found is that private schools are often less funded than big public schools. The facilities here at Seton Hall are not even close to being on the same level with Purdue. This may be because Purdue gets state funding, has more students, more alumni to beg money from, etc. But the fact is that many small schools have good professors, but very average libraries, computer labs, fitness centers, etc.

Answer 3

I go to a private school which is very small about 5000 people total and I've found it to have smaller class sizes, and more one on one attention. At my school there are tons of parties so u should expect them anywhere u go. Also, since I've been here i've noticed that there are more cliques among people than I've seen when i went to a public hs.

Answer 4

You can expect smaller class sizes, instructors who know your name and care about it. You'll find people hang out after class more and want to be involved in study groups, discussion groups, etc. since they aren't in a big rush to get in their cars and drive away.

It doesn't matter where you go to school, if you want to party, you'll find someone to party with. At most Catholic colleges, there's a Catholic presence on campus, but it's not a conservative atmosphere at all.

Good luck! I think you will like the differences.

Answer 5

well typically private schools are more expensive because they are not subsidized by the government. but at most of them you usually get a better education then a public university. typically there are smaller class sizes, less students, and your teachers/professors will be able to help you more because of smaller class sizes. however not all private schools are as good as public universities so choose wisely.