Two...Oklahoma and then South Dakota.
Universities have moved to a consumer model over the past 10 years. Lots more online...
Adjuncts and GTA's probably teach at least half the classes at major universities. At least at the 100/200 levels.Tenure track and tenured folk spend most of their time in a lab, writing, or attempting to get grants.
The top students today are much smarter than any I've ever seen. Unfortunately there exists a huge rich/poor gap in student ability. At least half this year's freshman class shouldn't be attending a major university. Six year graduation rates for most large colleges and universities is now less than 50%. Bunch of debt for no payoff.
IMO if you don't have an ACT of 24 or 25 you shouldn't consider a major school.
Top faculty are better today...but not enough of them. Most are mediocre.
I have been the chair of a department for the past 10 years. The amount of administrivia during that time has exploded. Everyone is CYA.
Lot's more to tell...but I won't bore you
