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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
HOW TO BECOME A MARQUETTE STUDENT?
“Marquette does not have an application deadline for international students. Students may apply and be admitted as long as there is available space in their desired academic programs.
Still, International students are encouraged to apply and complete the application process as early as possible
1.- Submission of application materials:]
Students can apply for fall term admission (August) or spring term admission (January) by submitting a completed international undergraduate application form . This can be done through Marquette’s online application system or through the mail, along with all other application materials.
Started generally, a completed application file includes the following:
*Academic Records from all secondary schools and any post-secondary institutions the student has attended
*Evidence of English language proficiency
*Evidence of financial ability
*Reference statements from a teacher or adviser about the student´s personal qualities
2.-University evaluation and admission decision:
When the application file becomes complete, the admissions committee evaluates the materials you sent to us and decides on the admission of the student. Also at the time, the scholarship committee decides on honorary financial awards for outstanding students. Transfer credit is decided at the time of an applicant´s admission decision or later when the appropriate records arrive.
3. - Verification of financial sponsorship:
The university completes its verification of student financial sponsorship in order to comply with U.S government regulations for F-1 (Student) visa status. The student sponsor provides certified evidence of the required finances and sends an advance deposit of money to demonstrate the availability of the guaranteed funds. This verification deposit, minus $400, is refundable if the student decides not to enroll at Marquette´s
4. – Issuance of visa documents:
After a student has been admitted and the financial verification is completed, the university sends the prospective F-1 visa student a federal certificate of eligibility (Form 1-20) for the necessary government arrangements to join Marquette. New students will also receive more information about legal arrangements, arrival at Marquette, the special orientation program for international students and other pre- enrollment assistance
5. – Enrollment at Marquette:
Each new student is invited to a special orientation program that begins several days before the start of the new term. During these days of orientation, students can prepare for successful living and study and complete their registration for classes.”
Admission Details
Application Fee Required N/A
Undergraduate Application Fee $30
Graduate Application Fee $40
First Professional Application Fee $50
Applicants 13,375 (6,124 male / 7,251 female)
Admitted 9,005 (4,099 male / 4,906 female)
Admission rate 67%
First-time Enrollment 1,820 (846 male / 974 female)
FT Enrollment 1,811 (845 male / 966 female)
PT Enrollment 9 (1 male / 8 female)
Total Enrollment 11,548
Read more: http://www.stateuniversity.com/universities/WI/Marquette_University.html#ixzz0GUnIRCJU&B
Visit our page for detailed instructions:
http://www.marquette.edu/oie
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ROOM AND BOARD (DORM LIVING)
Room and board: Typically $8,880
AT A GALANCE:
*Abbottsford Hall: coed 215 residents
*Carpenter Tower: coed 306 residents
*Cobeen hall: women 387 residents
*McCormick Hall coed 725 residents
*Mashuda Hall coed 451 residents
*O’Donell Hall: men 310 residents
*Schroeder Hall coed 660 residents
*Starz Tower coed 376 residents
93% of Marquette freshmen live in the residence halls
TUITION AND GENERAL COSTS
"Undergraduate International Student
Tuition and Living Expense Estimates (2009-2010 Amounts)
Tuition (Fall Term)
Tuition (Spring Term)
Living Expenses (Fall & Spring)
Living Expenses (Summer)
Annual Total
$14,340
$14,340
$13,700
$2,970
$45,350
Living expenses include the estimated costs of:
* Residence hall room accommodations with a roommate during two terms
* Lodging when residence halls are closed including summer
* Food during both terms and during school vacations, including summer
* Group health insurance plan for 12 months
* Additional clothing as needed throughout the year
* Books and supplies for two terms of full-time study
* Student Activity Fee for two terms, including a city bus pass
* Student Health Fee for two terms
* Some entertainment costs for 12 months
* Many personal items for 12 months
Summer Session Enrollment
Students may choose to enroll in either or both of the summer sessions that are held from mid-May through June and from July through mid-August. Students who choose to attend summer classes should plan to spend an additional $150 for incidental expenses during each summer session of enrollment and $600 per credit (at 2009 rates) for tuition in addition to the summer living expenses of $2,970 listed above.
Spouses & Children
Students sometimes bring spouses or children with them. Financial support for these dependents is estimated to cost an additional $7,200 per year for a spouse and an additional $4,200 per year per child present with the spouse.
Cost estimates are expected to increase with inflation and program development each year."
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Visa (Extra information)
Once you arrive to U. S you need to report to the International office of your college/ university for SEVIS registration.
(Note: You will want to report to the international office at your college earlier than the program start date to register for classes.)
As long as you remain as a full-time student at the college that issued your SEVIS Form I-20, you will legally maintain your student status, even if your student visa in your passport expires. Other requirements to maintain status are as follows:
*Attend the college listed on your SEVIS Form I-20
*Pursue a full-time course of study at the college you are authorized to attend, or have permission from the college’s designated school official (DSO) to study part time.
*Make ongoing progress toward completing your course of study.
*Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.
*Report any change of address to your college’s international office within 10 days of the change.
*Obey federal, state, and local laws.
*Engage in employment only when specifically authorized under visa regulations.
Obtaining a student visa:
There are 3 steps required to apply for an F-I visa
1. – Obtain a college-issued I-20 form from your college that has accepted you.
2. – Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
3. – Schedule and attend an interview with the U.S embassy or consulate of your country.
Obtain a Form I-20
Once you are accepted to a college, the college will issue you a SEVIS Form I-20 (Certificate of non-immigrant F-1 Student Status).
The Form I-20 indicates only that you are eligible to apply for an F-1 student visa; it does not guarantee that you will receive one.
Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee
After receiving you SEVIS Form I-20, you must pay a SEVIS I-901 fee and obtain a receipt before applying for a visa.
As of July 2008, the fee is $100. (SEVP may increase the fee to $200 in the near future.) This fee covers the administrative costs associated with maintaining your records in SEVIS. You pay the SEVIS fee once, regardless of the number of acceptances you receive. You are requested to pay the fee by credit card on the Internet. The fee must be paid and fully processed before you arrive to the U.S embassy or consulate for a visa interview.
Get information and Assistance with visa applications
Apply for an F-1 Student Visa Interview
Criteria for Visa Eligibility
F-1 Visas are granted to full-time students who have been accepted to a degree-granting academic or approved language program. In order to be granted an F-1 visa, you must meet the following specific criteria established by the U.S government:
*Prove eligibility for the program of study
*Submit a statement of financial support
*Prove that you have a residence in your home country and that you plan to return there after completing you educational goals.
Visa application process and timeline
Most of the requirements and application procedures for F-1 student visas are standardized although some procedures can vary from country to country.
For more details on applying for student visa, visit the Web site of the U.S embassy or consulate in your home country or the U.S department of state Web site.
Be aware of the following important scheduling issues, and plan accordingly:
*An F-1 student visa cannot be issued to more than 120 days before programs start date on your SEVIS Form I-20. Since visa processing times can vary widely. Apply for a visa as early as possible to begin the process. The embassy or consulate will hold your application until the appropriate time to issue your visa.
*Once you have obtained a visa, you may not enter to the United States more than 30 days before the program start date listed on your SEVIS Form I-20.
The visa interview:
You are requires to have a brief face-to-face interview at the U.S embassy or consulate that has jurisdiction over the area where you live. The interview is very important in determining whether you will be issued a visa. Be sure to dress professionally and answer questions as specifically as possible. Be prepared to explain why you want to study at a community college in the United States, you planned program of study, and how your choice of a community college will help you achieve your goals.
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Why you should join us?
Marquette university is your best choice…still not sure?
CHECK THIS OUT
Thing you didn’t know about Marquette University
*Latin is spoken here! – Believe it or not, doesn’t it sound great?, do you imagine walking on campus and then you see the girl or guy you like, and you start talking with your friend about Latin idiom, so you mention cura personalis (“care for the person”), it´s a great way to impress someone don’t you think?
*Our chicken nuggets! You won’t find them anywhere else, they´re delicious, it’s an essential part of Marquette’s diet
*Community service is Marquette’s synonym, we are experts on this, you’ll enjoy it because it’s not something you have to do as a requirement, but certainly you won’t leave without having lived this experience.
*Here you’ll have a special trip to middle earth: No I’m not kidding! Marquette’s achieves the original manuscripts of J.R.R Tolkien (he is the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings).
*We have professionals that teach: Actual knowledge for actual students living in an actual world, ok we are actual, did I make that clear? ...Just kidding.
*We swallow years: We are 125 years old but we are so well preserved that you will never believe it.
*Undergraduates can participate in a real research! They can join faculty in advanced science, not all universities can offer you something like this, but we are not just another university we are THE UNIVERSITY.
Really worth it you come to know one side of the world that there was never referred to, we are one option, one way, we are your destination (it sounds very crazy), but in truth we are your best options, you will find challenges and you will learn to get through every difficult situation you face. Come and check every word we said in this text, we are confident that you will not regret it and we will have to kick you out (just kidding), because as you have seen the best for yourself and for a very successful future the choice is just right in front of you, all that is in here: MARUQTTE UNIVERSITY.
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Testimonials:
"At Marquette I felt welcome from day one. People are supportive and nice, classes are interesting, and there are numerous opportunities to excel." - Jignesh Talati, India
"I chose Marquette because of its reputation as one of the best universities in the US as well its intensive curriculum. But more important, I chose Marquette because I was made to feel welcome, long before I even set foot on campus." - Wenxian Tan, Class of 2007
"Everyone at Marquette believes in the importance of taking care of the whole person: mind, body, heart and spirit."- Plamen Kovachev, Class of 2007
domingo, 24 de mayo de 2009
Marquette university (General information)
“Be The Difference at Marquette”
“Marquette is located in Milwaukee, in the state of Wisconsin, in the west shore of beautiful lake Michigan in the north central of the United States. With 1.5 million residents, the Milwaukee metropolitan area is the largest urban center in Wisconsin and the 19th largest city in the U.S. It offers you the advantages of a metropolitan life without the major problems of the largest cities it’s a major American City with unique opportunities, friendly people and a thriving cultural scene."
Marquette’s Office of International Education offers an orientation program, focused advising and numerous social activities, all to help you feel at home.
*Marquette is ranked nationally in the top 100 American universities by U.S News & World Report.
*Marquette is among the “100 best values in private universities” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
*Marquette has more than 11,000 students, including 425 international students from 75 countries.
Marquette offers over 60 programs in seven different colleges:
* Arts and Sciences
*Education
*Business administration
*Engineering
*Health Sciences
*Communication
*Nursing
Marquette Facts:
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Founded: 1881
Campus: Approximately 90 acres, plus 13-acre outdoor athletic complex
7, 923 undergraduates
11, 550 total students (including dental, graduate and law schools)
Students from every state of the United States and more than 75 countries
Annual expenses (2008-09)
Tuition:
$27, 720
Living expenses: Annual estimated costs for lodging, food, clothing, insurance, books and miscellaneous expenses are:
$13, 285 for the academic year
$2, 895 for the summer
Scholarship:
Merit-based scholarships for international students range from $5,000 to $ 13,000 per year depending upon previous student achievement.
A small number of additional awards are available for the most outstanding qualified students.
Merit awards are available for qualified candidates who transfer to Marquette from junior colleges or Jesuit secondary schools around the world.
Transfer Credit:
Credit toward a Marquette degree may be granted for studies completed in approved academic programs such as the international Baccalaureate, Advanced Level or post-secondary programs available in many countries”
Background/ History:
Marquette was named like this in honor of Père Jacques Marquette, who was a Jesuit priest from France, he was a famous explorer in this region in the 17th century. For several hundred years, had been known for the great and high quality of their educational systems and their great qualified institutions, and this “tradition of educational excellence”, continues today in Marquette.
In 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state of the United States of America. 33 years later Marquette University was founded as a small liberal arts college.
Since that beginning 125 years ago Marquette has become a “nationally ranked private university”.
Facilities:
Central mall: one of the university’s most famous landmarks, it’s used as a place for worship and reflection for students.
In the dorms we offer you:
*Free cable TV access in every room.
*Wireless access.
*24-hour-front-desk service
*Professional and students staffs: hall directors, residence assistants and hall ministers.
*Spatiality living options: engineering, nursing, study-intensive and CommUNITY floors.
*Stores stocked with snacks.
Some special interests are:
*Art Club
*Chess Club
*Club Paintball
*Debate Team
*Graduate Student Organization
*Marquette Television
*Marquette Radio
Marquette Biking Club
*Etc…
We have many sport clubs, some examples:
*Basketball
*Football
*Soccer
*Softball
*Squash
*Tennis
*Wrestling
*Etc…
Club Sports:
*Baseball (M)
*Bowling
*Cycling (Coed)
*Football (M)
*Hockey (M)
*Running (Coed)
*Water skiing & Wakeboarding (Coed)
*Etc…
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Marquette University?
Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
16 10 26
Black Non-Hispanic
28 36 64
Hispanic
31 41 72
Asian / Pacific Islander
33 50 83
American Indian / Alaskan Native
2 2 4
White Non-Hispanic
639 787 1,426
Race Unknown
N/A N/A N/A
Total 749 926 1,675
All this was taken from Marquette’s brochures for promotion
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
COLLEGE
Is a term used to denominate an educational institution, it has different meanings all around the world here are some of the most relevant ones:
In United Kingdom:
* It is used to name some private schools
*Some institutes of high-school education
*Parts that constitute some universities
*Other types of education beyond the traditional system
In the U.S:
*It has a more reserved definition than in the United Kingdom
*The term is reserved for High Education institutes (often independent)
* they can offer degrees, both undergraduate and postgraduate themselves.
* In practice, there is no difference between the names: University or College, although originally the institutions of many colleges and graduate schools are called universities, and smaller ones with a few specialties, are called college.
*Some institutions have maintained the name college for historical reasons even granting degrees in a variety of areas and levels.
UNIVERSITY
According to the dictionary the term university is used to denominate:
1. - An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.
2.-The buildings and grounds of such an institution.
3.-The body of students and faculty of such an institution.
4. - Is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects.
The word university is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, roughly meaning "community of teachers and scholars".
It is generally composed by an Arts and a Science.
It differs from a college in:
*It has a bigger program
* the institution area is bigger
* offers advanced degrees in addition to undergraduate degrees
* provides both: undergraduate and postgraduate education.
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PUBLIC VS PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
HERE I SHOW YOU ALL THE INORMATION ABOUT EACH ONE.
I HOPE IT HEKPS YOU TO DECIDE THE BETTER CHOICE FOR YOU AND YOUR BUDGET
AND REMEMBER: ALWAYS THINK ABOUT FUTURE, WHO YOU WANT TO BE, AND WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE. GOOD LUCK!
*PRIVATE UNIVERSITY: Is not operated by governments though they may or may not receive funding (depending upon the nation and university).
Depending on the region, private universities may be subject to government regulation, it doesn´t matter it is an apart institution every educational institution needs always to be checked by the government in order for them to know it is functioning in the correct way and that students are in an environments which is appropriate for them in many different ways.
Private universities are common in some countries but do not exist in others, this is because the cost is superior depending the school, but it really values it because student´s have a lot of good references when they go to search job, always a private school is better recommended and better source when you need it to get an important job, they´re searching for people who knows the world we’re living in and that can handle the pressure, university prepares you for it.
Extra Data: In the U.S., a lot of prestigious universities and colleges are private.
Some private universities are affiliated with religious organizations and some others are operated directly by some religious organizations.
Some disadvantages are:
* Some private Universities, like proprietary colleges, are not accredited, and sometimes their degrees are not recognized in a formal way.
* Tuition fees at private universities are higher than at public ones but don’t worry about it because many private universities offer financial aid for their students to afford it.
*Some private universities tend to discrimination, in the way that they focus in secondary factors that have nothing to do with academic performance.
Tuition and room and board at private colleges is now in more than $30,000 a year on average. Some universities provide substantial assistance to low-income students. Still, but the dollar amounts are very high now days.
Here I put you an interview to Mr. Helm (President, Muhlenberg College)
“The better, the more prestigious the institution, the more you have small classes and you have direct interaction with your professors,” he said.
Students may more easily get into courses they want at private colleges, Mr. Helm said. “If you’re not going to graduate in four years because you’re not going to get the courses,” then a public education may not be the best choice.
*PUBLIC UNIVERSITY: Is a university that is funded by public means through a national or subnational government, it is the “enemy” of private universities.
A national university can be considered public, it depends on the region it’s located.
In every state at least one university has the state’s name
Did you know:
*That the largest states have more than thirty?
* Many U.S. public universities began as teacher training and they were eventually expanded into what is now called comprehensive universities.
* States are generally charging higher tuition to out-of-state students (this has been punished by the Supreme National Court.)
*Historically many of the prestigious universities have been private?
*Public universities give you a lot more opportunities they are not as highly selective as public ones,
*Discrimination rate in this schools is lower than in private institutions.
* State support of public universities has dramatically decreased, this has forced many public universities to search and ask for private support.
Here an interview to:
"Ms. Balbach, 18, a freshman, said she got a good deal at Indiana State, in Terre Haute, thanks to a pair of scholarships covering most of her costs. She does not think she is missing anything by choosing a public institution.
Her scholarships cover $12,396 for tuition, room and board; Ms. Balbach has paid a few hundred dollars for books and other expenses. She plans to major in insurance and risk management.
This whole agenda was lined up for me, when I saw it I thought, "Wow", she said."
And for the end of this section the opinion of:
F. KING ALEXANDER, President, California State University
"Anyone asking Mr. Alexander whether a private college education is worth its price gets an unequivocal answer."
“The answer is no,” Mr. Alexander said, adding that high price does not mean high quality. “A lot of schools, particularly up in New York and New England, they want everybody to believe that.” He described what he called the Chivas Regal effect in which, he said, “the bottle looks great, but what’s inside doesn’t taste better.”
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_university
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/13/education/13voices.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/13/education/13voices.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2
http://www.answers.com/topic/university
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University
http://www.marquette.edu/oie/intl_costs.shtml
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“Marquette is located in Milwaukee, in the state of Wisconsin, in the west shore of beautiful lake Michigan in the north central of the United States. With 1.5 million residents, the Milwaukee metropolitan area is the largest urban center in Wisconsin and the 19th largest city in the U.S. It offers you the advantages of a metropolitan life without the major problems of the largest cities it’s a major American City with unique opportunities, friendly people and a thriving cultural scene."
Marquette’s Office of International Education offers an orientation program, focused advising and numerous social activities, all to help you feel at home.
*Marquette is ranked nationally in the top 100 American universities by U.S News & World Report.
*Marquette is among the “100 best values in private universities” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
*Marquette has more than 11,000 students, including 425 international students from 75 countries.
Marquette offers over 60 programs in seven different colleges:
* Arts and Sciences
*Education
*Business administration
*Engineering
*Health Sciences
*Communication
*Nursing
Marquette Facts:
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Founded: 1881
Campus: Approximately 90 acres, plus 13-acre outdoor athletic complex
7, 923 undergraduates
11, 550 total students (including dental, graduate and law schools)
Students from every state of the United States and more than 75 countries
Annual expenses (2008-09)
Tuition:
$27, 720
Living expenses: Annual estimated costs for lodging, food, clothing, insurance, books and miscellaneous expenses are:
$13, 285 for the academic year
$2, 895 for the summer
Scholarship:
Merit-based scholarships for international students range from $5,000 to $ 13,000 per year depending upon previous student achievement.
A small number of additional awards are available for the most outstanding qualified students.
Merit awards are available for qualified candidates who transfer to Marquette from junior colleges or Jesuit secondary schools around the world.
Transfer Credit:
Credit toward a Marquette degree may be granted for studies completed in approved academic programs such as the international Baccalaureate, Advanced Level or post-secondary programs available in many countries”
Background/ History:
Marquette was named like this in honor of Père Jacques Marquette, who was a Jesuit priest from France, he was a famous explorer in this region in the 17th century. For several hundred years, had been known for the great and high quality of their educational systems and their great qualified institutions, and this “tradition of educational excellence”, continues today in Marquette.
In 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state of the United States of America. 33 years later Marquette University was founded as a small liberal arts college.
Since that beginning 125 years ago Marquette has become a “nationally ranked private university”.
Facilities:
Central mall: one of the university’s most famous landmarks, it’s used as a place for worship and reflection for students.
In the dorms we offer you:
*Free cable TV access in every room.
*Wireless access.
*24-hour-front-desk service
*Professional and students staffs: hall directors, residence assistants and hall ministers.
*Spatiality living options: engineering, nursing, study-intensive and CommUNITY floors.
*Stores stocked with snacks.
Some special interests are:
*Art Club
*Chess Club
*Club Paintball
*Debate Team
*Graduate Student Organization
*Marquette Television
*Marquette Radio
Marquette Biking Club
*Etc…
We have many sport clubs, some examples:
*Basketball
*Football
*Soccer
*Softball
*Squash
*Tennis
*Wrestling
*Etc…
Club Sports:
*Baseball (M)
*Bowling
*Cycling (Coed)
*Football (M)
*Hockey (M)
*Running (Coed)
*Water skiing & Wakeboarding (Coed)
*Etc…
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Marquette University?
Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
16 10 26
Black Non-Hispanic
28 36 64
Hispanic
31 41 72
Asian / Pacific Islander
33 50 83
American Indian / Alaskan Native
2 2 4
White Non-Hispanic
639 787 1,426
Race Unknown
N/A N/A N/A
Total 749 926 1,675
All this was taken from Marquette’s brochures for promotion
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
COLLEGE
Is a term used to denominate an educational institution, it has different meanings all around the world here are some of the most relevant ones:
In United Kingdom:
* It is used to name some private schools
*Some institutes of high-school education
*Parts that constitute some universities
*Other types of education beyond the traditional system
In the U.S:
*It has a more reserved definition than in the United Kingdom
*The term is reserved for High Education institutes (often independent)
* they can offer degrees, both undergraduate and postgraduate themselves.
* In practice, there is no difference between the names: University or College, although originally the institutions of many colleges and graduate schools are called universities, and smaller ones with a few specialties, are called college.
*Some institutions have maintained the name college for historical reasons even granting degrees in a variety of areas and levels.
UNIVERSITY
According to the dictionary the term university is used to denominate:
1. - An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.
2.-The buildings and grounds of such an institution.
3.-The body of students and faculty of such an institution.
4. - Is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects.
The word university is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, roughly meaning "community of teachers and scholars".
It is generally composed by an Arts and a Science.
It differs from a college in:
*It has a bigger program
* the institution area is bigger
* offers advanced degrees in addition to undergraduate degrees
* provides both: undergraduate and postgraduate education.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PUBLIC VS PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
HERE I SHOW YOU ALL THE INORMATION ABOUT EACH ONE.
I HOPE IT HEKPS YOU TO DECIDE THE BETTER CHOICE FOR YOU AND YOUR BUDGET
AND REMEMBER: ALWAYS THINK ABOUT FUTURE, WHO YOU WANT TO BE, AND WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE. GOOD LUCK!
*PRIVATE UNIVERSITY: Is not operated by governments though they may or may not receive funding (depending upon the nation and university).
Depending on the region, private universities may be subject to government regulation, it doesn´t matter it is an apart institution every educational institution needs always to be checked by the government in order for them to know it is functioning in the correct way and that students are in an environments which is appropriate for them in many different ways.
Private universities are common in some countries but do not exist in others, this is because the cost is superior depending the school, but it really values it because student´s have a lot of good references when they go to search job, always a private school is better recommended and better source when you need it to get an important job, they´re searching for people who knows the world we’re living in and that can handle the pressure, university prepares you for it.
Extra Data: In the U.S., a lot of prestigious universities and colleges are private.
Some private universities are affiliated with religious organizations and some others are operated directly by some religious organizations.
Some disadvantages are:
* Some private Universities, like proprietary colleges, are not accredited, and sometimes their degrees are not recognized in a formal way.
* Tuition fees at private universities are higher than at public ones but don’t worry about it because many private universities offer financial aid for their students to afford it.
*Some private universities tend to discrimination, in the way that they focus in secondary factors that have nothing to do with academic performance.
Tuition and room and board at private colleges is now in more than $30,000 a year on average. Some universities provide substantial assistance to low-income students. Still, but the dollar amounts are very high now days.
Here I put you an interview to Mr. Helm (President, Muhlenberg College)
“The better, the more prestigious the institution, the more you have small classes and you have direct interaction with your professors,” he said.
Students may more easily get into courses they want at private colleges, Mr. Helm said. “If you’re not going to graduate in four years because you’re not going to get the courses,” then a public education may not be the best choice.
*PUBLIC UNIVERSITY: Is a university that is funded by public means through a national or subnational government, it is the “enemy” of private universities.
A national university can be considered public, it depends on the region it’s located.
In every state at least one university has the state’s name
Did you know:
*That the largest states have more than thirty?
* Many U.S. public universities began as teacher training and they were eventually expanded into what is now called comprehensive universities.
* States are generally charging higher tuition to out-of-state students (this has been punished by the Supreme National Court.)
*Historically many of the prestigious universities have been private?
*Public universities give you a lot more opportunities they are not as highly selective as public ones,
*Discrimination rate in this schools is lower than in private institutions.
* State support of public universities has dramatically decreased, this has forced many public universities to search and ask for private support.
Here an interview to:
"Ms. Balbach, 18, a freshman, said she got a good deal at Indiana State, in Terre Haute, thanks to a pair of scholarships covering most of her costs. She does not think she is missing anything by choosing a public institution.
Her scholarships cover $12,396 for tuition, room and board; Ms. Balbach has paid a few hundred dollars for books and other expenses. She plans to major in insurance and risk management.
This whole agenda was lined up for me, when I saw it I thought, "Wow", she said."
And for the end of this section the opinion of:
F. KING ALEXANDER, President, California State University
"Anyone asking Mr. Alexander whether a private college education is worth its price gets an unequivocal answer."
“The answer is no,” Mr. Alexander said, adding that high price does not mean high quality. “A lot of schools, particularly up in New York and New England, they want everybody to believe that.” He described what he called the Chivas Regal effect in which, he said, “the bottle looks great, but what’s inside doesn’t taste better.”
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_university
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/13/education/13voices.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/13/education/13voices.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2
http://www.answers.com/topic/university
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University
http://www.marquette.edu/oie/intl_costs.shtml
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