1. The Types of Colleges Available
Non-Profit or For-Profit
For-profit - The school’s first priority is to make a profit
Non-profit - The students are the top priority!
Public or Private
Public schools - tend to be larger and have a cheaper sticker price due to state funding
Private schools - tend to be smaller and have more expensive sticker price with greater institutional aid
Two Year or Four Year
Two year colleges - highest degree offered is an associate’s degree
Four year colleges - highest degree offered is a bachelor’s degree