Term
Source #1
1. "College vs University." - Difference and Comparison. Web. 8 Apr. 2016. |
|
Definition
n general, a college is an institution of higher education that may stand alone or make up one part of a university. There may be several colleges on a single university campus (e.g., college of medicine).
Generally, universities are larger and more independent than colleges. They are more likely to offer graduate and postgraduate courses and degrees. |
|
|
Term
| 1. "Community Colleges vs Universities." Community Colleges Outperforming 4-year Universities. 1 June 2015. Web. 8 Apr. 2016. |
|
Definition
| students attending community colleges often participate in classroom discussion and experience one-on-one interaction with professors at a much higher rate than university students |
|
|
Term
| 1. "Community Colleges vs. Universities." Community Colleges vs. Universities. Web. 8 Apr. 2016. |
|
Definition
| Most community colleges don’t invest as much in campus facilities, athletic programs, and student clubs/organizations. That makes it more affordable, but many students feel the need to have “the college experience”, which includes living in student dorms and participating in campus life. |
|
|
Term
| Couch, Christina. "Two-Year vs. Four-Year Colleges: Which One Is Right for You?" Articles Advice. Aug. 2011. Web. 8 Apr. 2016 |
|
Definition
| According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees at a two-year school is only $3,131, just over one-third of the cost for a year at a four-year public institution. |
|
|
