Random question about public vs priviate schools

aolsuxs

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Does anyone know if there are more private colleges or public colleges in the United States and where I can get proof for either one?



TIA
 

xuanman

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Originally posted by: woodie1
Originally posted by: Deeko
I would imagine private

My first thought is the opposite.
Wonder which it is.

that was my inclination too. public colleges definitely educate more people than private colleges.
 

notfred

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Originally posted by: xuanman
Originally posted by: woodie1
Originally posted by: Deeko
I would imagine private

My first thought is the opposite.
Wonder which it is.

that was my inclination too. public colleges definitely educate more people than private colleges.

Mos tprivate schools are a lot smaller, though.
 

Yomicron

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are you including community colleges? and what about tech schools like DeVry and ITT Tech?