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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you think UMC/rich people look down on big state flagship football schools? They are popular and have low acceptance rates- is this looked down upon? [/quote]

I think there is a certain segment of the population that wants no part of a public university. The negative perception seems to come down to two main factors: size and snobbery.

First, many parents are intimidated by sending their children to large schools where there may be less individualized attention and support from the institution and professors. Second, public universities often have a mission to educate a broader segment of students, which can run counter to elitist and pretentious attitudes.

Think about it: Which sounds more exclusive? "My child is studying engineering at Tufts or Dartmouth" versus "My child is studying engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign." The engineering programs at Tufts or Dartmouth can't touch UIUC's in terms of rankings and reputation, but attending the private institutions sounds more prestigious to many people.[/quote]

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