« How Large are the Classes My Child Will Take? »
Why is this important? If "Intro to Biology" is taught by top-notch professors at both College A and University B, does it matter that A’s class has 20 students and B’s 200?
Yes. A smaller class gives students the opportunity to actively participate in discussions, gaining confidence and learning from classmates as well as from the professor. Smaller classes mean increased access to computers and scientific equipment. Concentrating on fewer students, professors can assign and evaluate more papers, nurturing each student’s ideas and writing skill.
| Percentage of graduates who said they benefited from many small classes with fewer than 20 students: |
| Lutheran College Graduates |
90% |
| 33% |
« Public University Graduates |
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| Percentage of graduates who said they often experienced extensive classroom discussions: |
| Lutheran College Graduates |
71% |
| 45% |
« Public University Graduates |
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Average class sizes don't tell the whole story. What percentage of classes are made up of fewer than 30 students? How many classes in your child's field of interest are limited to 30 or fewer? How many small classes can a first-year student expect to take?
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