Public universities, as the name implies, are publicly owned, and the state supports their development and operation; Private colleges and universities are run by private entrepreneurs, with a board of directors, and the whole school is operated through joint ventures of shareholders.
So, what's the difference between public and private universities? In fact, the difference between public universities and private universities is still obvious. First, it can be reflected from the essential concept that public universities are state-owned and private universities are private, which is also the most obvious difference.
Secondly, in terms of tuition fees, the tuition fees of public universities are generally lower than those of private universities. Because of this, many parents hope that their children can be admitted to a good state-owned university. These parents think that as long as they have something to do with the country, they will not be bad.
In addition, private colleges and universities hope to gain benefits while providing higher education for students. By the cooperation of major shareholders, it is natural to need higher funds. Therefore, in terms of tuition fees, it is normal for private universities to be higher than public universities.
Then there is the teaching strength of teachers. The number and quality of teachers in public universities are higher than those in private universities. Although private colleges and universities give teachers better treatment and higher wages, they are not as relaxed and stable as teachers in public colleges and universities, and the teachers in public colleges and universities are also well paid, which leads many excellent teachers to want to teach in public colleges and universities.
Hardware facilities are also a difference between the two. Because private colleges and universities are generally well funded, they are better than public ones in hardware facilities, such as multimedia, gymnasium and canteen facilities.
They also do this to attract more and better students. After all, they have a profitable board of directors. The more candidates who apply for their school, the better.
Finally, the public and society recognize them. Although both of them are undergraduate education, and the state also recognizes their degree authorization, people still pay more attention to public universities in society.
Not only that, most companies and enterprises also have a high degree of recognition for students in public universities. It can be seen that private colleges and universities will lose a little in this respect.
Having said that, it is worth mentioning that private colleges and universities are often more distinctive and regional, which is different from the single mode of public colleges and universities. Generally speaking, although there are some differences between the two, after all, the state treats academic qualifications equally, so don't underestimate private colleges and universities. Although their social status is slightly lower than that of public universities, they are still a powerful educational force.
In terms of employment, the two definitely have more advantages than junior college.