As your student explores the options for furthering their education and earning a degree, they’ll likely notice something interesting. One school may be labeled a college while another is labeled as a university.
UNIVERSITY VS. COLLEGE: WHAT IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE?
Usually, the main difference between college and university isn’t physical size or enrollment numbers. Instead, it is the breadth of the educational experience the school offers.
DO ANY COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES BUCK THE TREND?
Yes, some institutions buck the trend. For example, Dartmouth College offers graduate degrees, and so does the College of William and Mary. While the breadth of the educational experience tends to be the differentiator.
ARE UNIVERSITIES BETTER THAN COLLEGES OVERALL?
No, a school isn’t automatically better just because it’s a university instead of a college. There are many excellent schools in both categories.
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