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Willa
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Are private universities worth the extra money?
Specially talking about Christian private colleges
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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They can be, especially if you are seeking an academic subject in the liberal arts.
Many of the private religious affiliated colleges, that I visited in my professional career, placed a heavy emphasis on education and academic skills, rather than the free spirited, party oriented atmosphere of the dorms or fraternities.
The students seemed to be better prepared for real life, and also were able to work through adversity better than many of the larger university students.
They also had greater access to resources, advisors, instructors and counseling at the smaller private college. Plus, the actual professor taught the course.
So, Yes, I believe that the smaller religious affiliated college has tremendous benefits over the larger public university.
Many of the private religious affiliated colleges, that I visited in my professional career, placed a heavy emphasis on education and academic skills, rather than the free spirited, party oriented atmosphere of the dorms or fraternities.
The students seemed to be better prepared for real life, and also were able to work through adversity better than many of the larger university students.
They also had greater access to resources, advisors, instructors and counseling at the smaller private college. Plus, the actual professor taught the course.
So, Yes, I believe that the smaller religious affiliated college has tremendous benefits over the larger public university.
Daniela Berlanga
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hello Willa,
from personal experiences and from I have seen happened to family member and people around me, there are a lot of companies and jobs in general that wont really pay too much of attention where you got your degree from. they are more interested in what you can bring to the table and the experience that you have.
from personal experiences and from I have seen happened to family member and people around me, there are a lot of companies and jobs in general that wont really pay too much of attention where you got your degree from. they are more interested in what you can bring to the table and the experience that you have.
Jerome Dees Jr.
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Jerome’s Answer
Depending on what you want to do with your career and the strength of the organizations reputation and alumni community, they can be.
I think you need to look at what your path is and look at others who are doing what you are hoping to accomplish. You can do research on LinkedIn to see what college they went to. You can also reach out to those professionals hand ask what they think. .
I think you need to look at what your path is and look at others who are doing what you are hoping to accomplish. You can do research on LinkedIn to see what college they went to. You can also reach out to those professionals hand ask what they think. .
Sajid Hakim
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Hello Daniela,
Just like any other choice, private universities come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. However, it's important to note that money is often not the primary deciding factor. Based on my observations, in the majority of scenarios, a private college typically provides some form of financial aid. This aid effectively makes the overall cost to the student comparable to that of a public institution, excluding community colleges which are usually significantly less expensive.
If you're considering a private college, I strongly encourage you to engage in a conversation with them about the cost and how manageable it would be for you. Compare it with the cost of attending a larger public university. This way, you can ascertain if there's a significant difference in expense. This approach will allow you to make an informed decision about your future.
Just like any other choice, private universities come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. However, it's important to note that money is often not the primary deciding factor. Based on my observations, in the majority of scenarios, a private college typically provides some form of financial aid. This aid effectively makes the overall cost to the student comparable to that of a public institution, excluding community colleges which are usually significantly less expensive.
If you're considering a private college, I strongly encourage you to engage in a conversation with them about the cost and how manageable it would be for you. Compare it with the cost of attending a larger public university. This way, you can ascertain if there's a significant difference in expense. This approach will allow you to make an informed decision about your future.