Could someone tell whats the different between private colleges and public colleges.Also do private colleges cost more.thanks
2007-09-24 09:46:50 · 8 answers · asked by Hayley Electrik 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Public colleges are owned by the government. They have names like YourState State University or University of YourState. This isn't always absolute though - Mountain State University (for example) is a Private.
Private colleges are owned by a body that isn't the government. They may be non-profit, profit, or parochial (church).
The "owners" of a college decide that that college does. Many private colleges are able to implement interesting new ideas much faster than those who are required to work with the government.
Since public colleges are funded by tax dollars whereas the privates are funded by tuition, the privates then to have to charge higher tuition. But, this isn't always true.
Private colleges aren't government owned, they have no in-state vs out-of-state tuition like the publics. An out-of-state public often costs more than a private.
As for quality - this varies from school to school and is about the school and not whether it is public or private; there are some very poor schools in both categories. That said, the top ranked public university is below 21 other privates in the USNWR rankings of top schools.
2007-09-24 09:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is not really that big of a difference except private Universities charge triple the amount for the same courses.
I never went to a private college. I went to community college for 2 years. I took financial aid there. then after 2 years I transferred out to a Public University. I also got financial aid over there. Now I am a Registered Nurse and I am making $75,000 a year. The reason I went to community college first----- they offer the same first two years courses for a lot less. I didn't want to pay crazy amount for basic courses. I didn't have to take SAT. I don't have any loans on my head. My friends who went straight to a Private University have tons of loans on their heads.
2007-09-24 09:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by soniakidman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Private colleges are those that are not run by the state. You have two levels of state colleges. For example
Santa Clara University and Stanford are private colleges
Cal Berkley and UCLA are state universities
San Jose State University and CSU Long Beach are also state colleges.
I went to University of Kentucky and I paid a lot of money, but generally private colleges can cost a lot more then state colleges
2007-09-24 09:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by Carollee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Private colleges absolutely cost more.
Private colleges depend on what they charge plus what money they can get people to donate.
Public colleges often get public funds... sometimes from the state.. sometimes from other entities.
Other differences? Well, each college is different depending on what subjects they are strongest in teaching.
2007-09-24 09:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Private schools cost more, and are generally four-year programs. Public schools offer both 2 & 4 year programs, and are a lot cheaper.
2007-09-24 09:55:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cost. everything else is the same. I went to a private ivy league school and all of my teachers taught at community colleges and public schools in the area.
2007-09-24 09:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by blah 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Name recognition.
2007-09-24 09:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by Nathaly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well if u start at a public, it doesn't matter where u start, its where u graduate
2007-09-24 09:52:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋