So which is the best public school in the world?

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1. How good are the students? Stronger students are preferred.
2. What size is the classroom that one learns in? Smaller classes are preferred.
3. What is the quality and nature of the classroom instruction? Classes with professors (not TAs) are preferred as well as a recognized institutional commitment to teaching excellence.
4. What is the school’s financial position and are they willing to spend money to support UNDERGRADUATE education? More money is preferred.

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<p>I’m pretty sure that many students don’t view those criteria as more important the prestige, cost of attending or high employment rate of graduates.</p>

<p>For example, people would rather attend Harvard because of its name which is quite famous despite that many of Harvard students/alumni weren’t really satisfied with the teaching standard of the school. In fact, in the latest survey of USNews for undergraduate teaching, Harvard wasn’t listed, signifying that there are many more schools with better teaching approach than it but aren’t as famous. Yet people students/employers care more about school name.</p>