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Private Colleges: A Distinctive Learning Experience

What does it mean to be a private university? The term as used with colleges defines the funding procedures. A private university is funded by private funds meeting the cost of education through tuition receipts, investments, and monies from private donors.

Private universities are usually larger then a private liberal arts college yet not as large as public universities. A private university can range in size from small to large. However, it is possible to find a smaller more intimate setting at some private universities with lower enrollment numbers.

So what makes a private university distinct? One of the ways it is different from a liberal arts college is the offering of graduate level degrees. At most liberal arts colleges only a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science is on offer. At a private university a student would have the option of obtaining an advanced degree.

These degree offerings in a particular area of study will vary with each institution. However many private universities are able to offer Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Business Administration. If you are interested in higher levels of degrees, you might also find a Doctorate of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine, or a Juris Doctor in the offerings.

Under the umbrella of the university name, a student will find many other smaller colleges. This gives the student the advantage of a larger institution while at the same time finding more specialized courses in their area of interest. It is very typical to find colleges that focus on business, education or science. It is important to do some checking on the universities you are considering to see the weight a degree from that institution will carry for you when you enter your job field.

Finding the right school is important to carry you through those difficult spots in your education. Fit is very important so don't rule out a university without visiting. While it may seem that private universities could be more costly, many are able to offer some substantial aid packages. So be sure to look at all the details when making your choice.

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Seguin Beauty School
102 E Court St, Seguin, TX 78155.
Seguin Beauty School Phone Number(830) 372-0935 143.05 mile
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W Court St, Seguin, TX 78155.
Texas Lutheran University Phone Number(830) 372-8000 143.05 mile
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Texas State University-San Marcos Phone Number(512) 245-2111 142.09 mile
Allied Health Careers
5424 W US Highway 290 Service Rd #105, Austin, TX 78735.
Allied Health Careers Phone Number(512) 892-5210 140.45 mile
Capitol City Careers
5424 W US Highway 290 Service Rd #200, Austin, TX 78735.
Capitol City Careers Phone Number(512) 892-2640 140.45 mile
Southwest Institute of Technology
5424 W US Highway 290 Service Rd #200, Austin, TX 78735.
Southwest Institute of Technology Phone Number(512) 892-2640 140.45 mile
Concordia University Texas
11400 Concordia University Dr, Austin, TX 78726.
Concordia University Texas Phone Number(512) 313-3000 143.86 mile
SW School of Business and Technical Careers-North Campus
14005 U.S. 183 #1200, Austin, TX 78750.
SW School of Business and Technical Careers-North Campus Phone Number(830) 626-7007 142.11 mile
Kussad Institute of Court Reporting
2800 South Ih35 Ste 110, Austin, TX 78745.
Kussad Institute of Court Reporting Phone Number(512) 443-7286 136.87 mile
SW School of Business and Technical Careers-South Campus
801 W William Cannon Dr #115, Austin, TX 78745.
SW School of Business and Technical Careers-South Campus Phone Number(830) 626-7007 136.87 mile
Baldwin Beauty School
3005 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704.
Baldwin Beauty School Phone Number(512) 441-6898 135.54 mile
Capitol City Trade and Technical School
205 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704.
Capitol City Trade and Technical School Phone Number(512) 444-3257 135.54 mile
MediaTech Institute-Austin
200 Academy Dr, Austin, TX 78704.
MediaTech Institute-Austin Phone Number(512) 447-2002 135.54 mile

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