<p>However, there are tradeoffs at small schools. Some students will maximize the advantages of small schools and minimize the disadvantages, while other students will maximize the disadvantages of small schools and minimize the advantages.</p>
<p>It is also possible that the optimal fit for a student is a match-level small school, but a big school is most appropriate for the student to use as a safety, since the big school may be more likely to have enough students above the modal level of ability and motivation to offer appropriately challenging and rigorous courses and degree programs.</p>