Private schools tend to have a more cliquish culture. If it revolves around partying and drinking, it’s probably a good thing that you’re not making a lot of friends. Flagship schools, aren’t necessarily a solution to that. Flagship party culture is just a lot bigger, especially big football schools. But at the same time, due to sheer size, there are a lot more people to make friends with. I’d say, it’s worth looking into transferring.