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's programs choose to leave the word 'college' in their names out of respect for 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

  • Ivy League Colleges

• Public/Private

  • Florida has 40 public colleges (12 public universities and 28 community/state colleges) and over 50 private colleges from which to choose.

• 2 year/4 year

FLORIDA PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

The State University System of Florida (SUSF or SUS) consists of twelve public universities across the state. As of 2018, more than 341,000 students were enrolled in these universities. Alongside the 12 public universities, the Florida College System, which comprises 28 community and state colleges, forms a key part of Florida's public higher education system.

STEPS TO CHOOSING A COLLEGE LIST