Can I get a "Go Bulls!" Today we will be covering the pros and cons of attending a big university. These are just some of the pros and cons I have collected after evaluating both my time at a small university and a big university. Before you make a decision on whether to attend a big university, it is important to understand why you want to attend a large college. What makes it appeal over a smaller school? Or vice versa- why would you prefer a smaller school? This can help you weed out your college search.