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Last Updated: August 31, 2021

Studying at a State University

It was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 that gave birth to the idea of having state-funded education systems. It was inaugurated with the establishment of Ohio University in 1804 and in the present day, has developed into what we know as a state university.

State universities are funded by the governments of the respective states and are public varsities. They are large state schools that offer undergraduate and graduate programs, doctoral degrees, and often cater to military personnel and government employees. These universities have a single administration but may have several institutions under its ambit - like that of the universities of California and Texas - or, maybe one large entity spread across acres, nearly resembling a township.

It is a known fact that deciding to select the most appropriate institution can be onerous and time-consuming. State universities are best known for their prestigious status, and supreme educational quality, but on the flip side, they are also competitive considering the large number of students they accommodate. This article discusses the various characteristics of state universities alongside private universities in detail.

State University vs Private University

Educational Factors

Campus Factors

Economic Factors

Best Public Universities in the U.S.A.

Based on the academic quality and overall profile of the institution, here are the top 10 public universities in 2021, according to U.S. News:
  1. University of California-Los Angeles
  2. University of California-Berkeley
  3. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  4. University of Virginia
  5. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
  6. University of California-Santa Barbara
  7. University of Florida
  8. Georgia Institute of Technology
  9. University of California-Irvine
  10. University of California-San Diego
When choosing an educational institution, having a strong purpose concerning one's interests, career aspirations, and educational goals is essential. Along with that, it is also important that students keep in mind the various characteristics of a public and private institution- be it expenses, location, residency, scholarship programs, course descriptions, or extra-curricular activities. Therefore, selecting a college or university should be a decision carefully made, and one should check the university websites, consult with high school teachers or career experts, and stay updated about every possible information related to the preferred university.

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Universities in the Country

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