A - Z of US Admission Process > Section 4 Deep Dive into Ivy League Universities Presented by: (ijnivariety ). Discover & be discoveredDEEP DIVE INTO IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITIES If you have heard about American colleges, you will surely have come across the term ‘Ivy League Colleges’, institutions which are considered the best colleges in US. In this section, we will be taking a deep dive into these colleges and universities and discuss their various aspects, including programmes they offer and what makes these institutions so famous. The term Ivy League commonly refers to a group of 8 private, east-coast colleges and universities renowned for providing an excellent education and their significant history. The term "Ivy League" was born in the 1930s as a name for the fledgling football league that in- cluded eight prominent Northeastern colleges. Today, the Ivy League is known more for its aca- demic rigor, professional achievement and exclusivity rather than sports. The Ivy League colleges regularly appear in the top 15 college rankings in the United States and pride themselves on having very rigorous academics. A number of famous political and social fig- ures in the United States have graduated from the Ivy League. All eight universities are placed in the top sixteen of the U.S. News & World Report university rankings. The eight institutions, as per their ranking are: ay Seale lela) ATR DNs Pate ong GE i Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts 1636 6% 2 Columbia University | Upper Manhattan, New York City 1754 7% 3 Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey 1746 7% 4 Cornell University Ithaca, New York | 1865 16% 5 | Yale University New Haven, Connecticut 1701 7% 6 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 1740 12% 7 Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire 1769 10% 8 | BrownUniversity | _Providence, Rhode Island 1764 9% Ivy League schools are highly selective, with acceptance rates often under 10%. They are also very expensive to attend, with only tuition fees averaging $35,000 a year. The Ivy League institutions are heavily endowed, with Harvard being the wealthiest university in the world, Yale the second wealthiest, and Princeton the fourth wealthiest. Cree aes) >=Although an Ivy League education carries the benefits of looking great on CV and entry toa valuable alumni network, this sort of education comes at a price — both in the tuition costs you pay and the stress of the highly competitive admissions process. Therefore it’s important for students to consider carefully whether an Ivy League education is befitting for them. It depends on what they want to get out of their degree, and whilst Ivy League universities generally deserve their excellent reputations, some of their courses are stronger than others. However, it’s also a good idea to look at other institutions outside the Ivy League, as they may have aspects which may appeal more to specific students. Even -if in the end- a student de- cides that they will apply to Ivy League universities, they will be secured and more informed that they had applied to other universities first. Facts that students should consider before applying to Ivy leagues: The cost: their course fees are quite expensive when compared to others and the East coast is not a cheap place to live, eat and sleep The grades: Then there are the grades, qualifications and extra curriculum requirements stu- dents will have to consider. The simple point to understand here is: only the best of best get selected. Acceptance rate: Their admission acceptances are on average under 10%. This means 90% of students who apply don’t get a place, So students should make sure they also apply to other colleges Application: You can apply to any of the 8 Ivy League institutions with the Common Applica- tion but only Cornell, Harvard and Princeton Universities accept the Universal College Applica- tion. Cera AO iMate)1. HARVARD UNIVERSITY Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Approximate undergrad enrolment: 6,650 students Approximate graduate enrolment: 14,000 students Acceptance rate: 5.2% University mascot: John Harvard, the Pilgrim University nickname: Crimson University motto: Veritas, meaning “Truth” When it comes to the Ivy League, Harvard is truly the granddaddy of them all. Regardless of which school tops the ranking in any given year, no college can exceed the prestige and name recognition of Harvard. While the campus feels more like an amusement park than a university with more tourists than students exploring its red bricked halls, itis still hard to shake the feeling of history and grandeur offered by Harvard. The Harvard University ranking is No. 1 in both the USA and the world on the University Review College Ranking Lists. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it was established in 1636. For admission, the total SAT Score range for accepted applicants is 1400 to 1600.The Harvard University admission requirements for ACT is (25th-75th percentile) at Composite is 32 - 35. The tuition fee is $44,000 for both in state and out state students. Harvard also offers financial aid for deserving students. The financial aid offered totals $176 million per year, an average of $45,120 per student. Apart from good academic scores, it’s important for students to have participated in extra- curricular activities. This is what makes the students’ application stand out. The university looks for a well-rounded personality rather than a person who has excelled just in academics. Harvard is one of the most prestigious colleges in the country and is known for producing some of the world’s most influential people. Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg, Matt Damon and Preity Zinta are just a few of those who have studied at Harvard. CPA AOW uae) eaSome facts about Harvard: Harvard has amazing extra-curricular opportunities and people who are dedicated and very enthusiastic about what they do. Students can delve deep into any activi- ty which they are passionate about. 1. The extracurricular opportunities are amazing: full of dedicated people and passion, and they really let you delve deeply into a real activity, be it debate, theater or newspaper. The annual football match between Harvard and Yale is one of the most well-known college rivalries in the world. 2: Fabulous academic resources: teachers and lecturers at the Harvard are those who've done or are doing amazing work in their respective fields. Add this with the unparalleled physical re- sources and infrastructure of Harvard. 3- Some departments that are simply the best in the world: Harvard boasts of some depart- ments, which are the best in the world. Economics, East Asian Studies, Government, Political Sci- ence, African American Studies and Social Studies spring to mind immediately- they are all filled to the brim with top scholars and are amazing places to study. 4- The smartest, most-high powered student body in the country: Say what you will about other schools being just as good and the such, Harvard still has an unmatched place among selective colleges, as the school that is considered in the public imagination as the place for the smartest people on earth. The students live up to this, and the amount students learn from your peers should not be underestimated. Programs Offered: There are twelve degree granting schools at Harvard which offer 46 concen- trations (equivalent to majors) at the undergraduate level. There are also 134 graduate and 32 professional degrees offered. Harvard offers a wide variety of programs through its schools of business, design, public health, government, education, divinity, law, medicine, dentistry, engineering and applied sciences, and more. Undergraduate degree programs are diverse, and include chemical and physical biology, environmental science and public policy, folklore and mythology, religion, social studies, and more. Harvard Business School offers a well-regarded two-year residential MBA program, more than 80 executive education programs, and eight full-time doctoral programs that lead to either a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or a Ph.D. Through Harvard Extension School, the uni- eres >:versity offers evening and online classes that are designed to meet the needs of adult students, as well as degrees and professional certificates that blend on-campus and online course require- ments. These online programs include an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts, as well as master’s degrees in biotechnology, information technology, journalism, various liberal arts, management, mathematics for teaching, museum studies, and sustainability and environmental management. 2. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Location: New York City, N.Y. COLUMBIA Approximate undergrad enrollment: 7,200 students Oiahiaa hoa Approximate graduate enrollment: 15,800 students Nickname: Lions Acceptance rate: 6% Official Mascot: Lion Motto: In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen, “In Thy light shall we see the light” The Columbia University is ranked as the 8th best in the USA and 10th in the World University Ranking List. It is ranked as the joint 4th best college in the states by the US news, and the 20th best by Forbes. Columbia University is a private university and was established in 1754, making it one of the five oldest universities in the USA. The university's main campus is very near to the New York City’s financial district. This makes it a perfect location to experience all that New York has to offer. With a large student body and a heavy concentration of graduate students, the Columbia Univer- sity is the true definition of an urban school. Of the things that make it unique is the university's core curriculum. The main idea behind its core curriculum is that the university graduates should be well-rounded in all fields of knowledge. Therefore, a Columbia university engineer will have considerable knowledge about art and a student who had chosen English as their major will be able to talk about science. Cr Sua r) >.The core is divided into 10 parts which consist of 6 required courses which include philosophy, art, literature and four extra requirements for science, foreign language, Global Core, and phys- ical education. As New York is rich in arts, in many assignments and homework for those studying arts and similar courses, students will be required to go to a museum or an opera in New York City and complete an assignment will be based on that. Often, the Columbia University students get dis- counts or even free admissions to such events. Physical Education is also a requirement. Apart from the usual games such as basketball, foot- ball, etc., students can also take up yoga, judo, karate among other arts. The total composite SAT Score range (verbal plus math; middle 50%) for accepted applicants is 1390 to 1570.The Columbia University admission requirements for ACT (25th-75th percentile) at Composite is 31 — 34. The tuition fee at the Columbia University is $51,000 for all students. This university also offers financial aid to deserving students which totals to around $125 million per year, an average of $43,770 per student. Programs Offered: Undergraduate degrees offered at the university include liberal arts, engi- neering, applied science, and general studies. Graduate students have a wider variety of op- tions, and can either choose a master’s or doctorate degree in a variety of areas, like health and nursing, law, teaching, public affairs, and the arts. Columbia University also has a medical school that grants MD degrees. Cr Sua r)3. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Location: Princeton, New Jersey Approximate undergrad enrollment: 5,100 students Approximate graduate enrollment: 2,500 students Acceptance rate: 6.5% Nickname: Tigers Motto: Dei sub numine viget, which means “Under God’s power she flourishes” The Princeton University ranks 2nd in the USA and 6th in the world on the University Review College Ranking List. It is ranked as the 1st best college in the states by the US news, and the 4th best by Forbes. Founded in 1746, itis the fourth oldest higher education institution in the USA. Princeton is usually termed as the most Ivyest of all the 8 Ivy Leagues. For one, it actually has ivy covering on its building but also gives the traditional feeling of what it means to study at an Ivy League university. Since its inception, Princeton has evolved into a private, not-for-profit university dedicated to promoting research, knowledge, and the development of skills to a diverse student body. Around 7,500 students attend Princeton, with more than 1,100 faculty members teaching them. SAT scores for Princeton University admission requirements (25th-7Sth percentile) are Math 710 - 800, Reading 700 - 790, and writing 700 - 790. The total composite SAT range for ac- cepted applicants is 1410 to 1600. The requirements for ACT (25th-75th percentile) are Composite 31 — 34, English 32 — 35, Math 31-35, and Writing 8 — 10. As a private institution the Princeton University tuition fee is $41,820 per student annually, for both in-state and out-state students. Financial aid offered totals $115.5 million per year, at an average of $38,080 per student. CRN Tan acess) >:Programs Offered: Princeton also puts special stress on students’ all round development. Un- dergraduate students at Princeton begin their education with general classes that encourage their growth into well-rounded individuals. It’s after these general classes that students move on to take courses specific to their major areas of interest. They can choose their concentra tions from 34 departments, which include majors in humanities, social sciences, natural sci- ences, and engineering. The graduate school offers advanced degrees in those fields, with an ‘emphasis on both theory and practice. While enrolled at Princeton, students can earn certifi- cates, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, or doctoral degrees. No matter the level of the degree they choose, all Princeton students engage in research, seminars, and projects like theses or dissertations. In addition to academic programs, Princeton offers many extracurric- ular programs that provide cultural, athletic, and social learning opportunities. CORNELL UNIVERSITY Location: Ithaca, New York Approximate undergrad enrollment: 14,000 students Approximate graduate enrollment: 6,700 students Nickname: Big Red Bear Acceptance Rate: 14% Motto: | would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study The Cornell University ranks 10th in USA and 14th in the world as per the University Review College Ranking List. It is ranked as the 15th best college in the states by the US news, and the 31st best by Forbes. Established in 1865, Cornell University is a research university mainly lo- cated in Ithaca New York state. It also has two medical campuses; these are located in New York City and in Qatar. Cornell has the interesting designation of being both a private and a public land-grant univer- sity. As the last of the Ivies to be founded in 1865, Cornell was able to receive public land and funding in addition to the original contributions by Ezra Cornell, giving it its split nature. Due to this, some schools within Cornell University receive state funding and are therefore, tech- nically somewhat public. Cr Sua r) >.While this interesting split makes little difference today, there is this point that of all the Ivies, Cornell feels the closest to a traditional public university with a relatively large student body in an out-of-the-way, picturesque college-town and without sacrificing the Ivy League-caliber academics or prestige. The university is known for its student activism. It has over 900 student organizations, apart from the two secret honor societies: Sphinx Head and Quill and Dagger, both of which have existed since the late 1800s. The oldest student organization is the Cornell University Glee Club, founded in 1868. The total composite SAT Score range (verbal plus math; middle 50%) for accepted applicants is 1320 to 1520. The Cornell University admission requirement for ACT (25th-75th percentile) at Composite is 30-34, The Cornell University tuition fees are $47,286 for private students. It is an extremely selec- tive college accepting 16% of applicants. Financial aid offered totals $258 million per year, an average of $41,250 per student. Cr Sua r)YALE UNIVERSITY Location: New Haven, Connecticut Approximate undergrad enrollment: 5,300 students Approximate graduate enrollment: 6,400 students Nickname: Bulldogs Acceptance rate: 6.3% Motto: Lux et Veritas, meaning “Light and truth” The Yale University Ranks 3rd best in the USA and 11th in the world as per the University Re- view College Listings. It is ranked as the 3rd best college in the states by the US news, and the 6th best by Forbes. Since its inception in 1701, Yale has produced 5 US presidents, 52 Nobel Laureates, 19 US Su- preme Court Justices and 13 living billionaires. Not to say hundreds of members of the US Congress and high level diplomats. Many people feel that Yale belongs in old England, among the likes of Oxford and Cambridge. This may be particularly because many of Yale’s buildings were modelled-off of traditional English universities. Architects in the early 1900s even went as far as to intentionally damage the buildings — breaking windows, chipping tiles and burning walls — to give the buildings the impression of being much older than they really are. Yale also has a strong emphasis on the traditional residential college system as developed by schools like Oxford and Cambridge. Much like the house system in Harry Potter, incoming Yale students are assigned to one of the 12 residential colleges where they live during their time at Yale. The colleges are in constant competition with each other and each college insists that they are the best, creating strong bonds both within and between the different colleges. Yale offers nearly 2000 undergraduate courses in various fields and streams. Most of its faculty is dedicated to teach undergraduate students. The total composite SAT Score range for accepted applicants is 1410 to 1590. The admission requirements for ACT (25th-75th percentile) at Composite is 32 ~ 35. The Yale tuition fees are $45,800 for both in- and out- of state students. Financial aid offered totals $125 million per year, an average of $46,850 per student. Cr Sua r) >=.UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Approximate undergrad enrollment: 10,300 students Approximate graduate enrollment: 10,300 students Acceptance rate: 9.4% Nickname: Quakers Matto: Leges sine moribus vanae, which means “Laws without morals are useless.” The University of Pennsylvania ranks 9th in the USA and 13th in the world as per the Universi- ty Review College Ranking List. It is ranked as the 8th best college in the states by the US news, and the 12th best by Forbes. The institution was proposed and founded by none other than the famous Benjamin Franklin (who is the Gandhi of American currency notes) in 1740,Since then, it has had a long history of innovation in interdisciplinary education and scholarship. All of Penn’s 12 schools and 6 centers are located within walking distance of one another. This. geographical unity, unique among Ivy League schools, supports and fosters the university's interdisciplinary approach to education, scholarship, and research. Approximately 13,000 University students, faculty and staff participate in more than 300 Penn volunteer and community service programs, as well as the more than 60 academically based community service courses that are taught each year. SAT scores for admission requirements (25th-75th percentile) are Math 690 ~ 780, Reading 660 - 750, and writing 670-770. The total composite SAT Score range for accepted appli- cants is 1360 to 1540. The requirements for ACT (25th-75th percentile) are Composite 30 ~ 34, English 30 - 35, Math 29 - 34, and Writing 8 - 10. The University of Pennsylvania tuition fees are $48,000 for both for in- and out of state students. Financial aid offered totals $179 million per year, an av- erage of $41,961 per student. Cr Sua r) >.DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Location: Hanover, New Hampshire Approximate undergrad enrollment: 4,200 students Approximate graduate enrollment: 1,900 students Acceptance Rate: 10.3% Nickname: Big Green Motto: Vox clamantis in deserto, meaning “The voice of one crying in the wilderness” The Dartmouth College ranks 26th in the USA and 117th in the world as per the University Review Ranking Lists. It is ranked as the 11th best college in the states by the US news, and the 18th best by Forbes. Dartmouth College was established in 1769, it is located in Hanover, New Hampshire in the USA. Among all the Ivy League institutions, Dartmouth is the one which is very unlike others. First, to emphasize its focus on undergraduate education it insists on being called Dartmouth College (instead of university), despite containing multiple schools and fitting the traditional definition of a university. Also, it’s located in tiny Hanover, New Hampshire, a contrast to the Ivies which are situated in more urban areas. Dartmouth was designated as one of “The World’s Most Enduring Institu- tions” in 2004, Dartmouth is also home of a unique quarter schedule system in which rising juniors are re- quired to attend school during the summer and take off a quarter during the traditional aca demic year. This allows Dartmouth students to avoid the heavy competition for summer in- ternships and other educational opportunities. The total composite SAT Score range (verbal plus math; middle 50%) for accepted applicants is 1350 to 1560. Admission requirements for ACT (25th-7Sth percentile) at Composite is 30 — 34, The Dartmouth College tuition fees id $48,108 for both in-state and out of state students. Financial aid offered totals $83.5 million per year, an average of $43,370 per student. Cr Sua r) >.BROWN UNIVERSITY Location: Providence, Rhode Island Approximate undergrad enrollment: 1,300 students Approximate graduate enrollment: 2,300 students Acceptance rate: 9% Official Mascot: Bruno the Bear Nickname: Bears Motto: In Deo Speramus, “In God We Hope” Brown performs consistently high in ranking tables, and is considered as the 18th best college in the USA, and 49th best in the world as per the University Review consolidated rankings. It was ranked as the 16th best college in the states by the US news, and the 13th best by Forbes. This Ivy League university spans 238 buildings spread across a campus of 143 acres in Provi- dence, the capital of Rhode Island. The university has the oldest undergraduate engineering program out of all of the Ivy League schools. Originally named the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, it changed names to the College of Rhode Island, and finally to Brown University in 1804. Tuition at that time was only $5.00. The total composite SAT Score range (verbal plus math; middle 50%) for accepted applicants is 1330 to 1540. The Brown University admission requirements for ACT (25th-75th percentile) at Composite is 29 - 34. The Brown University tuition fees are $47,434 for both in-state and out of state students. Fi- nancial aid offered totals $115 million per year, an average of $41,580 per student. Cr Sua r) >.Types of universities in US Having discussed all the Ivy League universities in detail, lets briefly go through some other universities in US. First it should be understood that there are two types of universities in US. Public universities and private universities. Public universities are funded by the government while the private universities are owned by private entities. In public universities, there are some universities which are called state universities. These universities, apart from getting funds from the federal government, also gets partial funding from the state. State-affiliated institutions are financially supported by public taxes and are usually large in size. All levels of degrees with different fields of study are offered in these universities. A public school is a college or university primarily funded by a state government. Public col- leges and universities generally are larger than private schools and have larger class sizes. At a public school, you will likely have a larger selection of majors than you would at a private school, with both liberal arts classes and specialized programs. Public colleges and universities are relatively easy on the pocket for residents of a state where they are located. Foreign students have to pay "out-of-state" tuition fee, which is higher. Apart from that, the scholarship opportunities are more in public universities when compared to private universities. In some states, all government funded universities are part of a system and students can transfer from one university to another. For example, the Texas A and M university, Pennsylvania State University, Ohio State University, University of California, Kan- sas State University, University of Texas and the California State University are some examples of public universities Cr Sua r)Top 10 State Universities in USA 1 University of Califo ia — (Berkeley, Los Angeles, Davis, San Diego, Santa Barbara) 2 University of Virginia 3 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 4 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 5 College of William and Mary 6 Georgia Institute of Technology 7 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 8 University of Wisconsin at Madison 9 University of Texas—Austin 10 University of Washington Private Universities: A private school is a college or university that often operates as an educational nonprofit or- ganization. It does not receive its primary funding from a state government. Private schools generally are smaller than public schools and have smaller class sizes than public schools. Some private schools may have religious affiliations. Private schools usually have a smaller se- lection of majors but may offer more specialized academic programs. Private schools have a reputation of providing top-notch education. Private Institutions run without the control of the Government entity. Tuition fees of these institutions is higher but the international as well the domestic students pay the same amount of fees. The notable private institutions are, George Washington University, New York University, Carnegie Mellon University. Cr Sua r) >.Technical and Vocational Colleges: These are schools emphasizing principally on engineering and science they are known for their research and graduate programs. These institutions specialize in preparing students for entry into, or promotion within, the world of work. They offer certifications and other short-term programs that train students in the theory behind a specific vocation or technology as well as in how to work with the tech- nology. Programs usually last two years or less. There are several thousand technical and vo- cational colleges across the United States, and they may be private or public institutions. Most International students who attend these schools are of graduate level. Undergraduates admitted to these schools usually have incredibly strong backgrounds in math and sciences, as witnessed by grades and standardized test scores (e.g, SAT or GRE). M.L. (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Cal Poly (California Polytechnic Institute), Georgia Tech (Georgia Insti- tute of Technology), NYIT New York Institute of Technology) and WPI. (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) are a few examples of such colleges. ‘Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Liberal arts is a term referring to academic studies of subjects in the humanities, the social sci- ences, and the sciences. Also called “liberal arts and sciences” or “arts and sciences.” Alt- hough there is a continuous debate about what is the difference between arts, humanities and liberal arts, they all are nearly the same in many ways. Arts and Humanities , as a field, has grown from being limited to classical subjects like Eng- lish , history and philosophy to a domain that has started encompassing comparatively new branches of study like fashion and tourism. It comprises a range of subjects including English language and literature, philosophy, religion, modern languages, anthropology, travel and tourism, interior design, art, archaeology, geography, linguistics, film, fashion, dance, music, media and communication, cultural studies and history. Generally the liberal colleges focus on undergraduate study of the traditional arts and science disciplines: humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Popular courses that are pursued in this field today vary from traditionally academic and research-oriented courses like anthropology and history to newer and fast-developing subjects like fashion, media and journalism. The Cr Sua r) >courses also include good old English, linguistics, modern languages, religion and anthropolo- ey. Strictly liberal arts colleges are often quite old and mostly private schools. They are highly- rated institutions as they stress on small classes, individual attention to the students, and clos- er relationships between the faculties and students. Many of them also generally have rigid admission standards. Among such institutions are: Williams college, Amherst College, Swarth- more College, Bowdoin College, Middlebury College, Pomona College and Wellesley college. Community Colleges: Community colleges provide two-year associate degree programs, usually called the associate of arts (A.A.) or associate of science (A.S.) degrees, as well as excellent technical and vocation- al programs. Community colleges are community-based institutions with close links to sec- ondary schools, community groups, and employers, and many U.S. students attending these colleges live close to campus with their families. Community colleges can be public or private institutions and are sometimes called junior col- leges or two-year colleges. A growing number of international students choose to study at community colleges. The reason: the fee is much lower as these colleges are funded by the government and the degree can be completed in two years rather than four. All 50 states of USA financially subsidize communitycolleges to help keep tuition fees lower and affordable to as many people as possible. Many community colleges also have agreements to allow stu- dents on transfer programs to move easily into the third year of a bachelor’s degree at the lo- cal state university. More over known as County Colleges or City colleges, Community colleges provide higher education and lower level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas and Associates Degree. Some notable community colleges are Ohlone College, De Anza Col- lege & Bellevue Community College, Sacramento City College, North Florida Community Col- lege (FL), Itawamba Community College (MS), Southwest Virginia Community College (VA), Broward College (FL), Southwest Mississippi Community College (MS), South Seattle Commu- nity College (WA) Cr Sua r) >.Key takeaways: + The term Ivy League commonly refers to a group of 8 private, east-coast colleges and uni- versities renowned for providing an excellent education and their significant history The term "Ivy League" was born in the 1930s as a name for the fledgling football league that included eight prominent Northeastern colleges. Today, the Ivy League is known more for its academic rigor, professional achievement and exclusivity rather than sports Although an Ivy League education carries the benefits of looking great on CV and entry to a valuable alumni network, this sort of education comes at a price ~ both in the tuition costs you pay and the stress of the highly competitive admissions process. Therefore it’s im- portant for students to consider carefully whether an Ivy League education is befitting for them The 8 institutions which come under the Ivy League banner are: Harvard University, Co- lumbia University, Princeton University, Cornell University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College and Brown University There are two types of universities in US. Public universities and private universities. Public universities are funded by the government while the private universities are owned by pri- vate entities There are also institutions which referred to as Technical or vocational colleges. These are schools emphasizing principally on engineering and science they are known for their re- search and graduate programs. Liberal arts colleges are institutions that focus on undergraduate study of the traditional arts and science disciplines: humanities, sciences, and social sciences * Community colleges are community-based institutions with close links to secondary schools, community groups, and employers. They provide two-year associate degree pro- grams, usually called the associate of arts (A.A.) or associate of science (A.S.) degrees, as well as excellent technical and vocational programs End of the Section Cr Sua r) >.