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COLLEGE TYPES
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Public and Private Colleges
Public colleges are funded by local and state governments and
usually offer lower tuition rates than private colleges, especially

for students who are residents of the state where a college is
located.

Private colleges rely on tuition, fees, and non-government funding
sources. Generous financial aid packages for students are often

available thanks to private donations.

Four-year and two-year colleges

Four-year institutions are referred to as undergraduate colleges.

Four-year colleges specifically offer bachelor's degree programs.
These include universities and liberal arts colleges.

Two-year colleges offer certificate programs that can be

completed in under two years. They also offer two-year associate
degrees. These include community colleges, vocational-technical

colleges, and career colleges.

Liberal Arts Colleges
These institutions offer numerous courses in liberal arts in areas

such as literature, history, languages, mathematics, and life

sciences.
Most of these institutions are private and offer four-year

bachelor's degree programs.

These colleges prepare students for a multiplicity of careers as
well as graduate studies

Universities
Universities are larger institutions that offer a wider variety of

academic majors and degree options. These schools provide
bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Most universities contain several smaller colleges, such as colleges

of education, engineering, or health sciences. These colleges can
prepare you for a wide range of careers or for graduate study