<p>Tiaraam- finding the college that fits you is both academic and emotional. Deciding on college size is a bit of both- size being determined by number of students. Some people prefer being on a smaller campus- although most small campuses are still large enough to meet people. Others like to feel part of a large school with big sports, school spirit.
For some, this is less important than other aspects like finances. Some feel the saying “you can make a large school smaller (by finding a niche there) but you can’t make a small school larger” is true, while others want small no matter what.
If finances are a concern, then look at the financial aid info on each school, and learn about both merit and need based aid. Sometimes, in the end, a private school can be as affordable as a public one. It’s important to consider affordability when applying, but also one does not know the definite cost for certain until after they are accepted and get financial aid info, so don’t not apply to a school based on cost alone if it looks like it could be affordable depending on the financial aid. Grades and scores will factor in considerably for merit aid.
Depending on how you do on ACT/SAT (take both as sometimes people do better on one than the other), consider Elon, UNCC, UNCG, UNCW, ECU, NCSU. All have accounting as a major.
I also agree with Taben that a talk with your guidance counselor might help you with this process.</p>