Distance Decisions : What makes a good college?
Aspects to consider when choosing your college:
Campus:
- Size – student population and campus space
- Distance from home – consider travel costs
- On-campus atmosphere
- Campus location and surrounding areas – amenities and climate
- Housing options
Academics:
- Available majors and classes – impacted?
- Student-faculty ratio
- Professor accessibility and reputation
Cost:
- Average cost of attendance
- University scholarship opportunities
- Offered or potential financial aid funding
- Your estimated “net cost“
- Family / Student funding resources
Student Experience:
- Extracurricular activities – studies show involved students thrive!
- Campus events
- Makeup of the student body
- Health services
- Tutoring or academic support services
Post Graduation:
- Graduation rates
- Career assistance and internship program
- Alumni network
