An issue with small schools, typically 2,000 or fewer students, is that many have just one main dining hall which raises the feeling of familiarity and smallness. And many small schools are in isolated locations which places the emphasis, or entirety, of one’s social life to on-campus activities with the same folks.
Also, can be tough to date or to break-up if attending a small school as it seems as though everyone knows each others’ business. Lack of privacy & lack of opportunity to be anonymous.
Additionally, some small schools become smaller socially due to a divide between athletes and non-athletes. This is true at large universities as well, but is far less noticeable and has almost no impact on one’s social life.