<p>I think one of the considerations is whether a student is expected to graduate and hit the work world running or whether their college experience is intended to contain learning some subjects that do not translate into work directly. Going on to grad school may be the outcome instead. </p>
<p>Some schools are education oriented and others are more career oriented. You can tell by the type of majors they offer. It is a decision the student and their family usually make together.</p>