<p>I would imagine that FOR SOME STUDENTS, bigger is better. For others, smaller is better. For some, size is irrelevant. It’s all about choosing what’s right for the particular student. To pick big without regard for the student is foolish. To comment on another family’s different choice is rude.</p>
<p>That said - my D picked a big university. She wanted big time sports, lots of clubs and activities from which to choose, plenty of academic choices and the ability to be anonymous if she so chose. Big state flagship doesn’t necessarily mean all big classes, though. Last semester (first semester freshman year), D’s class sizes were 15, 18, 20, 25, 35 and 75. And she’s had no trouble whatsoever getting into the classes she wants with the profs she wants.</p>