What factors go in to deciding which college to attend? When you’re deciding which college may meet your needs of location, student population, reputation, academic rigor, one factor that may be left off the table is whether the lecture rooms are big enough to fit all the students. According to the New York Times schools such as the University of Florida, the University of Iowa, and the University of North Carolina have students taking courses online even though they live on campus. One reason for this is crowded lecture halls, but some students choose to “Tivo” their classes and study at a more convenient time.