What is the difference between a private and a public collage or university?

Answer 1

Public colleges and universities are state and federally funded. They also have to obide by certain guidelines set forth by the state and federal government, ex. The Americans with Disabilities Act. Private universities are funded solely through donations and tuition and are free to do pretty much whatever they want as long as they get their accredidation.

Answer 2

Typically, public colleges are funded by the states and cost far less to attend than private schools, which rely on tuition and donations.
Public universities are funded by the government and private universities aren't. That's why private schools are so much more expensive

Answer 3

In the USA, a public college receives funds from the state in which it is located and the federal government in order to run. A private college receives no government funds. Because of this, tuition is usually higher in private colleges than public colleges.

Answer 4

what is the similarities between public colleges and private colleges
The US government defines college: An institution of

higher learning that offers undergraduate programs, usually of a

four-year duration, that lead to The Bachelor's degree in the arts or

sciences (B.A. or B.S.). The term "college" is also used in a general

sense to refer to a postsecondary institution. A college may also be a

part of the organizational structure of a university."

University is defined as: "University: An educational institution that

usually maintains one or more four-year undergraduate colleges (or

schools) with programs leading to a bachelor's degree, a graduate

school of arts and sciences awarding master's degrees and doctorates

(Ph.D.s), and graduate professional schools."

http://educationusa.state.gov/graduate/glossary.htm

Answer 5

The main difference is where their funding comes from. Pubic means government aided while private is privately funded by groups or individuals. Both kinds need accreditation-which can be national or regional. Online colleges and other special institutions are usually nationally accredited like Independence College is accredited by the ACCSC. It's crucial to always enroll in a school that has either regional or national accreditation, no matter where the funding comes from.

Answer 6

Public universities receive major funding through state and federal sources whereas private universities have private endowments and may receive funding through corporate, private philanthropic sources or private individual donors. Public as well as private universities have annual fund drives to bring in revenues for their ongoing maintenance and development.

Answer 7

The main difference is in funding. When applying for a college though, the right accreditation matters more than the public or private funding. National accrediting bodies like the ACCSC have accredited Independence University that offers online degrees in healthcare and business.

Answer 8

Private costs more money, public is for stupid people who dont have enough money/ cant get into private. Are you thinking anout going to a public? DONT! it is so much harder to get a job.