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Choosing the Right College

Private College Experience. Choosing the Right College. Wikipedia defines a private college as a college not operated by governments, although many receive tax breaks, public student loans and grants. What is a private college?. Nebraska Wesleyan University Bellevue University

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Choosing the Right College

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  1. Private College Experience Choosing the Right College

  2. Wikipedia defines a private college as a college not operated by governments, although many receive tax breaks, public student loans and grants. What is a private college?

  3. Nebraska Wesleyan University • Bellevue University • BryanLGH College of Health Sciences • Clarkson College • College of Saint Mary • Concordia University • Creighton University Nebraska private college choices

  4. Doane College • Grace University • Hastings College • Midland University • Nebraska Methodist College • Union College • York College Nebraska private college choices

  5. The liberal arts are those subjects or skills that are considered essential for a person to know in order to take an active part in civic life. What is liberal arts?

  6. Critical thinking • Professor led-student driven • Experiential learning • Multi-faceted experience • Educating leaders • Engaged learning Educational philosophy

  7. 75% of students change their major at least 1 time during their college career. • Private liberal arts education allows for change without starting over. • Private liberal arts education offers majors with a multi-faceted experience. • At NWU, all first year students start as undeclared. Does this college have my major?

  8. Study abroad • Internships • Service learning • CHIP and Urban Center • Job shadowing Experiential learning

  9. Participation in any chosen activity is within reach at a private college. • Academics and activities can be easily managed. • Customize the experience. • Over 70 student organizations at NWU. Sports, Music, Theatre, clubs, greek

  10. Smaller class size = more meaningful relationships. Average class size is 19. • Faculty are teaching classes not graduate assistants. Student:Facultyratio 13:1 • At NWU, 91% of the faculty have the highest degree in their field. • Faculty and staff know the students by name. • Fellow students and upper class students can give valuable information. Personal Attention, please

  11. Scholarships, grants, loans. • Scholarships and grants based on ACT, GPA, achievements and need. • FAFSA will determine need and will be the same for public or private. • NWU offers Early Action. 98% receive Financial Aid. Cost vs. value

  12. Flat rate vs. per credit hour • Room and board options • Student fees • How many years will it take to graduate? • How many credits can I bring in from high school? Cost vs. value

  13. Private colleges have higher 4-year rates on average. • According to College Board, 43% rate for Nebraska private and 17% rate for Nebraska public. 4-year graduation rates

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