College Fit and Finding the DifferencePublic vs Private InstitutionsWhen choosing what university to attend, many options are available. The most exclusive universities are the top private schools, and the most economical are the middle or low level public schools. When earnings were analyzed comparing cohorts who attended the various college types, students who had graduated from elite and middle-rated private universities earned significantly more income than the bottom public schools. Although typically the most expensive and prestigious, elite private universities tend to grant high returns.
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