University- usually has liberal arts college as well as several other specialized colleges, such as business, engineering, education,agriculture, law and medicine. Each of this colleges may have its own set of entrance requirements.
Four-year college- an institution of higher learning that offers a curriculum leading to a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Two-year college (community college, technical college, or university regional campus)- offers associate degree programs that serve as the first two years of a bachelor's degree and/or provide skills needed for entry into technical career fields.
Vocational/trade school- offers career-oriented programs that may last from a few months to a couple years. These schools, which are often proprietary (for-profit) institutions, generally do no offer transfer programs or programs parallel to those of four-year colleges.
Highly Selective- students rank in top 10 percent of class and have a very strong academic record.
Selective- students rank in top 25 percent of class and have a strong academic record.
Traditional- students rank in top 50 perecent of class and have a good academic record.
Liberal- many students are accepted form laower half of class.
Open- all students are accepted to mimit of capacity.
Colleges vary greatly in cost. Do not automatically pass over an instituion that appears to be expensive. You may be able to receive financial aid that will make your educational affordable.
When estimation cost, remember tuition and fees, room, and board, miscellaneous personal expenses, and transportation cost.