college vs university?

Question

wat is the difference between college n university n diploma? are there anymore that I should know of and about?

Answer 1

First of all, a diploma is the document you get when you graduate from some place, like a college, university, or high school. It is a certificate which says that you completed the program in which you were enrolled.

Secondly, the terms college and university are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences. For one thing, the word "university" is used primarily for institutions which offer four-year bachelors degrees and graduate programs. Originally, universities were all research institutions, but in the past few decades, a lot of places have felt that there was a prestige factor involved in being called a university, and they have changed their names from "college" to "university".

"College" has a couple of possible meanings. First of all, it may be an institution of higher education which offers two-year associates degrees (such as community colleges) or four-year degrees. A few colleges have added a few graduate programs, but they usually are still focused on undergraduate students. The other meaning of "college" is what is called a "faculty" in Canada; an administrative grouping within an overall university which covers a related set of subject matters - you might find a College of Engineering, for example, within a particular University, or another example would be that Harvard College is the school of humanities and social sciences within Harvard University.

Answer 2

Community colleges do still have some requirements which different from college to college. You still need to apply if taking classes for credit, but generally speaking all applicants are admitted. Universities have stricter standards and may include entrance essays into the process of applying. It is best to have a school in mind, and then browse the website in order to get a feel for what they specifically ask.

Answer 3

A college offers degrees in one specific area where a university is just a bunch of colleges. So if you go to university you'll graduate from one of their many colleges.

Answer 4

make sure they're regionally accredited. I went to a university--I'm pretty sure a college needs to go through certain prerequisites to become a university. But, you should look at the programs, the funding they get and their subsequent job placement stats above the title.