<p>Several characteristics set Masters Universities apart from LACs and research universities. They generally serve local markets, like directional state universities (and more so than public flagships). In my region (the northeast) they often are Roman Catholic. Typically they offer more preprofessional training than national LACs or universities, with a high percentage of students majoring in practical subjects like marketing, accounting, or communications. </p>
<p>LACs and research university graduates seem to gravitate more toward the national and global stage. These schools do emphasize thinking Big Thoughts (which can be a useful skill for actual work and careers in medical research, law, international diplomacy, investment banking, academia, congressional policy-making, information technology, etc.)</p>