<p>It may depend on the student’s major as to which is better. Typically, adjusting to a university is more difficult during the first year, due to its larger size, and requires a student willing to leave his/her comfort zone while experiencing growing pains. Students get rewarded with a greater variety of opportunities. LACs are easier to adjust to in the first year of college, but can be a bit stifling during the last two years unless a year abroad is taken. Not always true, but a fair typicalization.</p>