Month: December 2018

College Student Enrollment Facts And Figures

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Going to college and getting a degree has become a much more popular choice than it was a generation ago. Recent statistics released from the US Department of Education illustrate several interesting trends in the way of college enrollment. According to the US Department of Labor, in October of 2009, over 70% or high school graduates were enrolled in some form of college. This number has seen a huge increase since the US Department of Labor began keeping statistics in the late 50’s. The previous year saw an all time high of college student enrollments. In October of 2008, nearly 40% of all people between the ages of 18 and 24 were enrolled in college, either 2-year or 4-year programs.

In the last two decades, college student enrollment has increased by substantial jumps. Between the years 1987 and 1997 enrollment in degree universities increased by 14%. The jump between the next ten years, however, was even greater. In degree-earning universities, there was an increase of 26% in enrollment. That jump clearly shows that the trend toward more college attending individuals is going up by greater and greater numbers, regardless of what little dips happen from time to time.

Until 1995, the Department of Education based these statistics on institutions of higher learning. Beyond 1995, however, the data that was gathered expanded to encompass all degree-granting institutions. A distinction was not bade between these during either time period.

It seems more students who are enrolling in college are enrolling full-time as opposed to part time. The growth between 1997-2007 showed a jump in full-time enrollment by a whopping 34% whereas the part-time enrollment was 15%. In 2009, among all high school graduates enrolled in college, over 91% of them were enrolled full time in some sort of university, college or higher education, whether degree seeking or not. However, at least 60% of these graduates were attending a 4 year college or university.

The jump in women and minorities numbers is more statistically significant than that for the growth in men. The number of women enrolled in college has been greater than male college student enrollment since 1980. With every jump in male enrollment, the female jump is greater. The decade between 1997 and 2007 showed an increase nearly double female to male ratio. Men enrolled at a 32% increased rate, but women were a 63% increase in enrollment. In 2009, nearly 74% of high school graduate women were enrolled in college. The number of men was about 66%.

Between 1976 and 2007 the percentage of minorities has more than doubled. In 1976, 15.4% of college student enrollment was accounted for by minorities. In 2007, increased to 32.2%. The greatest increase amongst the minority enrollment can be seen in the Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander populations. Hispanics accounted for 3.5% of enrolled students in 1976, but in 2007 accounted for over 11%. Black enrollment rose though not as dramatically as the aforementioned groups going from 9.4-13.1% of college student enrollment.

Another interesting trend among college enrolled students has to do with age of the student. It would appear that the trend has been leaning toward youth enrolled in college. In the decade between 1995 and 2006 enrollment saw a 33% rise for students between the ages of 18 and 24. The students ages 25 and up saw an increase of about 16% in enrollment. Whether or not this trend will continue has not been determined, but the National Center for Educational Statistics doesn’t think so. They are projecting an increase in older student enrollment.

When discussing enrollment trends, it is useful to point out the differences between enrollment in post secondary and graduate school. Between 1970 and 1997, enrollment saw an increase by 18% among post secondary. It dipped and then leveled in the mid 80’s. Between 1997 and 2007, undergraduate enrollment increased by 25%, but graduate student enrollment during this same time period increased 67% without any dip but had been steady until mid 90’s.

It is worth mentioning that the enrollment increase could be due to different factors. Population growth may affect the increase in college student enrollment, although the increase did happen regardless of the population growth. It may be difficult to determine to what degree this affected the growth.

Additionally, in 2008, although in the middle of a recession, enrollment at 2 year colleges was at an all time high. This increase probably accounts for the overall increase of enrollment at college in general. 2-year colleges are more affordable than 4-year colleges. Often times students can defray the cost of a 4-year program by attending two years at a community college, degreed or not, and transferring their credits to a 4-year college to finish up their degree. Historically, this has happened during recessions. This coupled with the poor job market, students are looking to improve their marketability and ultimately their career goals which can be attained more substantially by holding a post-secondary or even post-graduate degree.

Clearly, attending enrollment among college students is on an upward trend despite population growth. The percentages of students regardless of the number involved, has increased over the last several decades. The greatest growth has been seen among women and minorities, particularly the Hispanic community.

Difference Between College And University

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Introduction
First and foremost, we need to understand that both College and University are educational institutions or establishments that impart education to students. However, many of us seem to misinterpret the definition or meaning between a college and a University. Let us now understand the difference between college and university.
Difference in the meaning of College and University
A college is an educational institution that extends degrees for a specific subject or area of learning. A University on the other hand is a group of colleges. Getting graduated from a University implies that you have sought a specific educational degree from one of their colleges. It is best to choose the subject or field of expertise you would to specialise in, before enrolling either for a college or a University.
Simpler Definition between College and University
A College is smaller in size as compared to a University. Generally, Universities are popular and well known as compared to colleges. There is surely a lot of difference in terminology. In the United States, even secondary high schools may be referred to as Colleges. Vocational schools may also be referred to as colleges. On the other hand, a University is generally meant for graduation and higher studies. It comprises of higher learning as well as tertiary education.
Awarding Degrees and Certificates
Universities have the right to aware certificates and degrees to their students on successful completion of a particular course or vocational training. The tenure of the course may vary depending on the type of training or course the student has enrolled for. A University certificate carries a lot of value as well.
On the other hand, some of the colleges may be governed by specific Universities and may or may not have the right to issue certificates to their students. Holding a University Certificate is more valid and carries value as well.
Difference between College and University rates and fees
As compared to college fees, the University fees are much higher and hence many people go in for University grants colleges where the fees are slightly cheaper. Getting admission and graduating from a University is considered prestigious and hence many students prefer to take up higher studies from a University.
If a student wants to take up a Masters Degree, it is important to take up admission in a University. Colleges are smaller as compared to Universities. The faculties who teach in Universities are much more efficient as compared to that in a college.
The number of students that a faculty has to handle is much less in a college as compared to a University.
However, we cannot underestimate the quality of teaching as there are some very good teachers and faculties who impart education even in small colleges. There are some colleges that have very good standards and at times are much better than a University.
Few countries like Canada and Australia have a different interpretation of a college and university. Here, the college offers a certificate or a diploma and a University offers a degree.
Universities also offer PhD degree after the four year Bachelors degree. A community college may offer an associate degree which may or may not be in par with a University Degree.
The other major difference between college and university is that the instructors or faculties need to adhere to specific teaching and researching requirements. A University focuses more on research based studies. A college offers subjects that are related to the study material.
A student interested to do his Doctors in a particular field may have to take admission in a University as a College may not be able to grant this certificate.

S.e.a College Of Engineering And Technology, The Best Engineering College In Bangalore

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S.E.A College of Engineering and Technology (SEACET)Bangalore, India at the moment, the best emerging engineering college in India is established in 2007-2008 with the sole motto to develop and offer young, committed and ethical graduates to diverse professional environments, specialized in different disciplines of Engineering and Management.

Sea College of engineering which is now one among the top 30 engineering colleges in Karnataka started in 2007 by offering courses in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Information Science and Mechanical Engineering is the Best BE and B Tech colleges in India and is also the Top Placement Colleges. Not many people will be dazzled to hear that top engineering college in India, started by associating the best engineering facilities across south India banged into the list of best engineering colleges in India in a short span.

The infrastructure and the facilities available at S.E.A College of Engineering and Technology has prompted some to rank SEACET as one among the Best BE and engineering colleges in Karnataka, India. For reference see the list of engineering colleges produced by an eminent educationalist in Bangalore Mr. Kumara Reddy.

Top 30 Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
1.R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore
2.M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Tech, Bangalore
3.P.E.S. Institute of Technology, Bangalore
4.S.E.A. College of Engineering & Technology, Bangalore
5.Sir M. Visvewsvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
6.B.M.S College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore
7.Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore
8.P.E.S. School of Engineering, Bangalore
9.Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
10.B.M.S. Institute of Technology, Yelahanka, Bangalore

The Institution apart from strictly adhering to course curriculum of the affiliating University also in the forefront in offering several value based activities / programs, appropriately tailor made to transform and mould the raw and budding members of the Learners Community as fully trained professionals who are directly acceptable by professional environments. Extended Training Activities on advanced software”s relevant to different discipline. Hands-on training on advanced facilities / instruments, periodic visits to professional environments, Lectures / Talks by eminent personalities in the chosen disciplines of Engineering and Management, extensive and value additional type of interactions with professional environments, mentorship, group study schemes, to cit a few are begin implemented and seriously followed so as to profile the much needed value addition to the profiles of the Learners Community. All these helped SEACET in gaining a position in the list of top 20 engineering colleges in Bangalore.

Its is not only among the colleges of Karnataka that S.E.A College of Engineering and Technology topped the list, according to some of the latest ranking lists SEA is one among the top 50 engineering colleges in India. See this list below from a trustable source.

List of Top Engineering colleges in India
1.Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
2.Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
3.Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
4.Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
5.Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
6.Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani
7.Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
8.Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
9.Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
10.College of Engineering , Anna University, Guindy
11.National Institute of Technology Warangal
12.Jadavpur University , Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Calcutta
13.Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
14.Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
15.National Institute of Technology, Trichy
16.National Institute of Technology, Suratkal
17.Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi
18.Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
19.Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
20.Malviya National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
21.PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
22.International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
23.National Institute of Technology, Calicut
24.Osmania University College of Engineering, Hyderabad
25.College of Engineering , Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam
26.Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala
27.Bengal Engineering and Science University , Shibpur
28.Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur
29.Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
30.Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
31.Dhirubhai Ambani IICT, Gandhi Nagar
32.Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi
33.Govt. College of Engineering, Pune
34.Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
35.National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
36.Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Of Technology, Surat
37.National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
38.Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
39.R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore
40.National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
41.College of Engineering, Trivandrum
42.University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore
43.Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai
44.Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
45.Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
46.SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
47.S.E.A. College of Engineering & Technology, Bangalore
48.IIIT, Allahabad
49.National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
50.SIT, Calcutta

If S.E.A. College of Engineering & Technology continues the work they are doing now, I am sure that with in next five years S.E.A. College of Engineering & Technology, Bangalore would become the best engineering college in Karnataka.

Difference Between An Affiliated College And Deemed University

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Many students out there keep asking the same question to the experts what is better, a college or a dedicated university. As long as some professional courses like engineering, M. Tech or MBA go, getting admission in a university is a far better choice. But before we go ahead on this topic, lets discuss about the difference between an affiliated college and a deemed university. Both of them are excellent places to study, and both of them have great educational atmosphere. Then what is the reason that more and more students are going towards deemed universities and dozens of universities are opening every single year?

The reason is simple. When you enrol with a college, it is registered or affiliated with a centrally located university. For example, in Rajasthan, all the engineering universities are affiliated with Rajasthan Technical University. It is the governing body for all the colleges. The examinations are conducted through it and all other academic activities are also managed through it. The benefit of having one such university is, the centrally governing body takes care of the activities of the colleges and thus all the colleges get an equal chance of participation when it comes to placement.

But this has a drawback as well. The colleges cannot apply their own rules and they have to follow the pattern set by the university. The equality is certainly a good thing but it has a negative impact as the college has very limited chances of applying new changes in their academic calendar.

On the other hand, a deemed university is an institution which manages the activities of the college by it. If there is a need of change, the university can force it. The university is responsible for maintaining its educational level. Such universities are generally treated well by the companies that conduct campus recruitments. But it may only happen once the university gets a good reputation in the market. A new university is never trusted well, but once established, it has maximum chances of attracting the recruiters.

Most of the educational societies these days are opening their own university to improve the education standard, and it is very successful as well. But as it is the rule of the world, only the best survive. Selecting an institute to complete your education is very sensitive decision. You must be very careful before selecting any college or university. Get good details about the institute before applying to it. The details may include their admission process, their educational environment, faculty, infrastructure, and placement history.

There are around 20 deemed universities in Jaipur providing state-of-the-art technical education. The competition is so tough that the students stuck finding the best amongst them. Another thing you must look for while selecting a university is the courses offered by them. This is particularly more important if you desire to complete your masters degree. A good university offers bachelors degree along with masters degree. Enrolling in one such university will keep you away from the trouble of changing your institute.

Early Applicants More Likely To Gain College Admission

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Early ApplicantsHigh school seniors who apply to college earlythrough “Early Decision” or “Early Action” programs with fall deadlinesare more likely to receive admission letters than those who apply using the regular deadlines and processes at more than 80 percent of the colleges that report such statistics.

And the admissions advantage is big, according to U.S.News & World Report’s analysis of the 233 colleges that report separate rates for their early admission programs. In 2009, the last year for which complete data is available, the typical college’s early acceptance rate was 15 percentage points higher than its rate for those who sent their applications in by the standard deadlines, which are usually in December or January. In some cases, however, such as the University of Arkansas and SUNY’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, more than 80 percent of early applicants gained admission, compared to less than a third of the regular applicants.

Of course, many colleges insist that the early admission rates only appear higher because better students apply early, and that those students would win admissions if they applied in the regular pool. But some colleges say they do give preferences to early applicants. And the disparities in admissions rates may be key reasons that Dartmouth College, Duke University, MIT, and many other colleges reported record numbers of early applications this year.

The differences in the admission rates will also likely continue to fuel a debate over whether early admissions programs are good for students.

In 2006, Harvard University stopped its early admissions program after a 2003 book by some of its faculty showed that wealthy and privileged students benefited the most from early admissions programs. A research team led by Christopher Avery, a professor at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, found that, for example, students who applied early got less financial aid.

A growing number of colleges, including Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, and Harvard, match financial aid offers from competing schools. But a high school senior who applies through an “Early Decision” program has to promise to attend that school, and so doesn’t have any competing financial aid offers. (In contrast, “Early Action” admission programs give students early answers but allow them to try to get competing offers.) That’s why students who need financial aid are usually counseled to apply to several schools using the regular process, and compare several aid offers before making a commitment.

A few colleges, including the University of Virginia, followed Harvard’s lead and eliminated their “Early Decision” programs. But in November 2010, UVA announced it would start an “Early Action” application program for the fall of 2011, saying it was responding to students’ demands for earlier decisions while still providing opportunities to compare colleges and price tags. Greg Roberts, UVA’s dean of admissions, insists early applicants to UVA won’t have an edge. “We strongly believe that there should be no strategic advantage to applying early action,” he says.

Although Harvard has reported record numbers of applicants for the last several years, it has announced it is evaluating its no-early-applications policy.

Some college admissions officers who currently run “Early Action” programs say the admissions disparity for early applicants is even higher than the published numbers indicate. These statistics only count the early applicants who are accepted early. Many colleges defer decisions on some early applicants, accepting them after the deadline for being counted as early admissions.

The University of Vermont, for example, reported that it initially accepted just 62 percent of the high school class of 2009 who applied through its “Early Action” program, which allows students to get an early answer, but doesn’t require them to make an immediate commitment to the school. That makes UVM’s early admission program look tougher than its standard application process, which generally admits about 72 percent of applicants. But Director of Admissions Beth A. Wiser says her staff defers dozens of early applicants to give them another chance at admission during the regular process. Fully 77 percent of all early applicants eventually got accepted last year, she says.

She insists, however, that edge only reflects the stronger qualifications of the students who are so well organized that they can complete their applications early. “We apply the same admission criteria [to all applicants]”, she says.

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