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| Small | Big | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Students | 100-5,000 | 10,000+ |
| Classrooms | Class sizes are small. The size can range from 2 to 35 students. Some classes are so small that students sit at a table together or in a circle. This is an advantage for some students with hearing loss, as it allows them to see other people’s faces. Students can receive more personal attention from the professors. Course offerings may be minimal. | Class sizes are usually big. The classes can have at least 100 students. However, some big schools do offer small classes. Students may have a hard time getting individual attention from the professors. Teacher assistants or grad students often teach many of the classes and assist the students. Students would have a wide variety of courses to choose. Students would have a greater number of professors to choose. |
| Bureaucracy | Students may have easier access to the disability department or the person in charge of accommodations, as there are fewer students that need attention. | Students may face difficulties in accessing the disability department or the person in charge of accommodations, as there are many students that need attention. |
| Social Life | Extracurricular activities may be limited. Students may meet and know most students on campus due to the small size. | Some students may find greater opportunities for social life, as there are more people to meet and greater number of extracurricular activities. Other students may find the size of the campus too overwhelming to find appropriate activities and to meet people. |
| Majors | Fewer majors to choose from, but may have the opportunity to design a major. | Wide variety of courses, majors, and minors. |
Chart created by Rachel Chaikof from Cochlear Implant Online © 2001 - 2012
Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts
Photo by Jessica Chaikof
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario
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Students Who Chose Small Schools
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"At Wheaton, the professors are not only there to do research but to teach and work closely with students on a personalized level. " Read more about Jessica Chaikof's experience.
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"In searching for colleges, I found that accessibility matters much more than the size of the school. "
