COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
college/university
What is the difference between a college and a university?
A university is typically a higher education institution that offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Universities tend to be large institutions with multiple buildings on campus. They usually have multiple schools within their systems, such as the School of Arts, the School of Sciences, and others. Universities usually offer a broad scope of majors and programs.
Colleges are usually smaller in size and they tend not to offer as many majors and programs as universities. Typically colleges do not grant graduate degrees, however there are many exceptions to that rule. Many colleges that offer Master programs choose to leave the word 'college' in their names out of respect to their traditions and history.
Choices for colleges and universities:
In state/Out of state
The State University System of Florida (SUSF or SUS) is a system of twelve public universities in the U.S. state of Florida.
There are almost 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States
Public/Private
Florida has 53 private colleges and 40 public colleges
2 year/4 year
STATISTICS FOR FLORIDA PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
The State University System of Florida (SUSF or SUS) is a system of twelve public universities in the state of Florida. As of 2018, over 341,000 students were enrolled in Florida's state universities. Together with the Florida College System, which includes Florida's 28 community colleges and state colleges, it is part of Florida's system of public higher education.
Each school has different benchmarks for admission. Know where you stand.
Check out Florida's public university Admissions Matrix (below) to view stats stats on the mid-50% of students admitted from Class of 2023 and more. (You may click on the image to print a copy.)
STEPS TO CHOOSING A SCHOOL
STEP 1: CHOOSING A COLLEGE - CONSIDER THESE FACTORS
Use this link to think about what factors are important to you in selecting a college:
Majors/Academic Programs
Size: Small, Medium, Large
Location/Campus Environment
Cost: Paying for College
Campus Life/Activities
Selectivity: How Hard is it to Get In?
STEP 3: RESEARCH AND COMPARE
Use this link to the resources below to learn more about the schools on your list:
College Comparison Worksheet
Majors Comparison Worksheet
Visiting Colleges
Resources-Books
Resources-Online
Resources-People
College Websites
STEP 4: FINALIZE YOUR LIST
Refine your list by sorting and categorizing. This link will help you do the following:
Balance your list!
Safety
Target
Reach
Demonstrate interest