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¿Question #3863?
erli: Do you think someone who went to a private school for their undergraduate studies have more of an advantage than someone who went to a public university/college? Why?

DoctorBradford: No, they payed way more money for probably the same level of education, I would know...
hairyarsenal: 'Has' more, not 'have' more. Which did you go to?
Woelf: It really depends on the school. At the college level Private isn't necessarily better than Public, it's just usually more expensive, that's all.
pwilz: Probably yes, but I am not sure what the nature of this advantage is.
Delletjie: Depends on where you are looking at it from - the biggest determinant is the student themselves - more opportunities are generally made available to the privately schooled student, but some of the greatest people come from ordinary backgrounds. So, ultimately it depends on the person, not only the environment.
Septic: Yes. Smaller class's individual attention count for a lot.
MisterCranky: I don't think, because I went to a public university.
dpasq: Nope!
Der Ubermolch: No. I think a person who actually values their college experience will get the better education, no matter where they go. Sadly, such people are few and far between.
DHEK: I don't think so. Well, maybe they do academically if they're rich enough to afford all the best teachers and equipment, but even so I think they'll lose out on social development.
Cmot Dribbler: nope.
Leo-T: in general yes, but depends on the school
Geosphere: no
fishious: yes
jtakagi: have or has?
taratr98: Nope. College is what you make of it. You can coast easier at a state school, but you can learn just as much.
interhawk: more likely, but there are many factors
Ebon Wendigo: Dunno, I is unedumacated
daveroswell: I went to a private school, and I'm a grunt. It all depends on what the individual does with his/ her education.
ZiggyZambo: No, snooty rich bastards...
greglios: I'm not sure you can study for a degree at a private school in the UK. I don't think it would help in any case as our universities would likely have much better resources and experience.
Beelzebub: Depends on the degree they earn and the reputation of the institution.
Helenoftroy: yes, better qualified professors with stricter requirements
Nekura: Yes, more teacher interaction
WatchmanX2000: yes. better contacts
brainrob: Smaller class sizes, less disruption/distraction in class, confidence building, generally focuses on the strengths of individuals rather than coming down to the lowest common denominator ... there are, sadly, many reasons.
Deeghter: Not necessarily! Our daughter went to a private school and that school sucked! We took her out! Now she's at a state owned (public) school which is much, much better!
scriptorum: I try not to think.
dietevil: Only if it was an Ivy League school or another very prestigious one. Because of the public perception that only really smart people go there. And the undergrad degree doesn't matter as much if you have a graduate degree. Make sure the last degree was Ivy League and you're set for life.
bigbadsteve: they better for the extra money it costs
puffinge: yes, you get more attention and you get better education because you pay
Loquutus: Not necassarily. Everyone gets out of their education exactly what they put into it.
arkibet: no, it really depends on the teachers and the movitation of the student.
flyinghogfish: HAS more of an advantage (sorry, public school education showing)
xlorp: Advantage in what? Wesley Wyndham-Price was no great shakes till he picked up some nice edges.
Dorque: Nope. College is pretty much a waste of time.
GI Joe: I don't think they have any advantage at all. Public versus private is only a matter of funding. The best choice of school for a person should be arrived at through many factors-- program of study, faculty, location, etc.
skrutsch: advantage at what?
POvidiusNaso: I'm not sure. I suspect that one gets more study time and focus, but there's also more susceptibility for the "grad student" straight A gradefest, based on relationships rather than merit.
Randy Cox: Not at all. Now, if you're from the "entitled rich" class, who are multi-generational legacies at the "prestigious" schools, you probably have enough money to buy your way into wherever you want to go. But if you're just a normal person, then it doesn't matter where you went--it matters what you do with your opportunity. Sometimes, a private school might have a better department, sometimes a large public institution will have better facilities. Depends on lots of factors.
Lord_Prussian: Not necessarily. Advantage in what way?
mrbeankc: no
skelebone: I think success in school and life is based better on personal application and ability. Though people who go to private institutions may have better connections than those that went to public schools, it is one's personal work ethic and ablity that determine success.
CDRodeffer: No, not necessarily. Public schools are generally larger and more widely known, so they may have some advantage getting a first job. Public schools are generally less expensive, as well.
djlg: Not in this country. Because there's only a couple of private universities and they're crap.
jttm: Depends on the person obviously
erli: Yes, trying applying to med school
Spielfreak: Prestige may initally open more doors for you, but ultimately it's your skill-set and accomplishments that will dictate how far you go in life.
chaddyboy_2000: No. College is college.
CortexBomb: An advantage in what sense? Smaller schools are often better in the sense of more personal instruction and higher prestige, but someone who is dedicated should be able to do fine with a public school degree