| Public Universities
These are state-managed institutions or state-affiliated and some of them may include the words " State University " in their title. They are relatively inexpensive when compared to the other universities , but getting admission requirements for admission into these universities is more difficult than a private institution.
State or government universities tend to be very large with enrollments of 30,000 or more students. Due to the large number of students studying in public universities, international students can easily find on-campus jobs and teaching assistantship . Also, many government-funded research projects are allocated to these universities, which provide research assistantship opportunities for highly qualified students. Most of the universities offer partial or full tuition fee waivers to teaching and research assistant students.
Private Universities
Private institutions are financed by student tuition, stack holder's investments, research contracts, and donations. Tuition fees are higher at private universities or colleges than state or government universities or colleges.
The quality of education is equal in both public and private universities. The main differences are funding and fees. Public universities base on funds by state , student tuition payments, and private donations. Since public universities are supported by state governments, they give enrollment preference and lower tuition fees to the in-state students. All international students are subjected to out-of-state or foreigner students tuition. However, the tuition is usually lower at most state institutions than at private institutions, even for those who are out-of-state residents.
Community Colleges
These are institutions normally run by a certain community for their own people. Many high school graduates who cannot afford to go to a university, or who simply are not ready for a four-year institution, will choose to go to community college. These institutions accept international students, but they have a fewer number of attendees, as most students are commuters from the near-by area. Although community colleges focus on undergraduate programs, some offer good graduate programs as well. These institutions will be mostly located in suburbs, and the basic advantage in these institutions is minimum academic fees.
Technical Institutes
These are institutions mainly specializing in engineering , medical or other technical degrees , offering Masters and Doctoral level. These institutions are famous for their renowned research programs and most international students are attracted to these institutions.
Admission into universities is very competitive, and Admission decisions based on the student's application package, including resume, work experience, and letters of recommendations. fees vary from university to university and usually range $10,000-40,000 per year in USA. An average academic fee is $10,000-12,000 per year, excluding living expenses in US. About Universities available for admission |  |
