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Can anyone please tell me if private colleges are respected just as much as a degree from a state university? If the same degree is given? The college in my town isnt accepting new student and doesnt have a great nursing program...the private college is national university if that helps...i really just dont want to waste my 50,000dollars on a degree that wont be respected the same...any advice helps!
OK - what do you mean by "private"? Let me clarify terms. There are basically 2 different types of higher education: Traditional and Commercial. Traditional (not for profit) schools can be either "public" (tax supported) or "private" (not tax-supported). Commercial schools are all for-profit organizations - they may be either private (investor owned) or publicly owned (listed on the stock market). Are you referring to for-profit schools when you say "private"? If so, the answer is "no", they are not as well respected as traditional (not for profit) schools. Their primary mission is to make a profit. They do not provide an environment that attracts quality instructors. They spend more money on recruitment than on faculty salaries.... They cost significantly more than traditional schools.If you are seeking a BSN, $50,000 is twice what you would pay at a public, non-profit school. You should also investigate accreditation status, prior student complaints, access to federal loans (not possible at many for-profits), and NCLEX pass rates.
Yes it is a non profit school . Ill look into it some more its really the only option in my area for a nursing programThankyou for your input.