That’s why it would seem anomalous for a single college, such as XCollege, a liberal arts college, to rename itself XUniversity without at the very least first growing into an institution of higher learning that consisted of more than one college.

And while yes, CCs are cheaper to attend, most universities are affordable, especially if you can get in-state tuition. I’m at an in-state Uni right now and I pay $6k/yr.

The perception out in the real but cruel world is a prestigious university gives a better education. If you get you primary degree from a small college, then a masters from a “better” university, I would think that would do you.

teaching.

A community college teaches undergraduate classes and that is its primary goal. It also offers classes that are of interest to the community but are not necessarily for credit.

Classes for credit are designed to transfer to a college or university and given equal credit so they don’t have to be repeated.

A university is concerned with research, obtaining grants for research, publishing research and books, and encouraging

cooperation between the university, companies and the government in related activities that further the university

goals. Professors are required to publish, to work with graduate students in their area of teaching and research,

and also to teach. Universities compete for grant money and for professors who are recognized in their field.