Table 4. Comparison of public and private sector colleges ( n = 1,207) .

	Public sector, n = 427	Private sector, n = 780	p -Value
	Mean ± SD	Mean ± SD
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation. a p -Value calculated by using Mann–Whitney U test.
My institution has an online learning management system (LMS) or Web site where all information about online classes is available	3.19 ± 1.14	2.65 ± 1.12	<0.001 a
All key information about the course is available on the LMS or institution Web site	3.39 ± 1.11	2.88 ± 1.12	<0.001 a
All course readings, assignments, and lectures are available online	3.53 ± 1.17	2.67 ± 1.11	<0.001 a
Students are assisted in overcoming obstacles in accessing the classes or materials	3.14 ± 1.06	2.75 ± 0.99	<0.001 a
Time allotted for online classes is sufficient?	2.44 ± 1.01	2.31 ± 0.96	0.054
I am able to interact with teachers during online classes	3.06 ± 1.16	2.46 ± 1.12	<0.001 a
I am able to interact with teachers after online class in the Q&A session	2.44 ± 0.97	2.43 ± 1.04	0.496
Every individual is given a chance to participate and pitch in their ideas during online classes	3.13 ± 1.22	2.51 ± 1.08	<0.001 a
The teachers are well trained for online classes and are able to use the Video Conferencing App with ease	3.31 ± 1.11	2.84 ± 1.14	<0.001 a
Attending classes from home hampers my attention and focus	2.46 ± 1.17	2.6 ± 1.20	0.094
Online classes are equally or more informative as compared with active learning in campus	3.97 ± 1.08	3.74 ± 1.21	<0.01 a
Online learning fits in my schedules better than normal day to day classes	3.41 ± 1.21	3.43 ± 1.26	0.589
Demonstration of clinical/laboratory work by the instructor during online classes would help me learn in a better way	3.38 ± 1.30	3.41 ± 1.32	0.672
I would like to have these online sessions continued even after campus classes have started	3.92 ± 1.14	3.70 ± 1.27	<0.01 a