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how is a college differs from a university
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Generally, a college is smaller than a university, at least in the states. A college doesn't usually have as many majors available either.

However, there is no one answer. It depends on several things. Here is the defintion for college found at www.dictionary.com:

col·lege n.

An institution of higher learning that grants the bachelor's degree in liberal arts or science or both.
An undergraduate division or school of a university offering courses and granting degrees in a particular field.
A school, sometimes but not always a university, offering special instruction in professional or technical subjects.
The students, faculty, and administration of such a school or institution.
The building or buildings occupied by such a school or institution.
Chiefly British. A self-governing society of scholars for study or instruction, incorporated within a university.
An institution in France for secondary education that is not supported by the state.

Here is their definition for university:

u·ni·ver·si·ty
n. pl. u·ni·ver·si·ties
An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.
The buildings and grounds of such an institution.
The body of students and faculty of such an institution.

Offtopic but, You seem to post a lot of one line questions. Perhaps it would be better if you posted your thoughts regarding whatever topic you create or wish to participate in. After all, this is a discussion forum.

Edited: tenaheff on 19th Mar, 2004 - 8:40pm

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I attended both a college and a university in the US. At my college, the highest degree you could earn was an Associates degree, either in Arts or Science. This was usually only a 2-year degree. At my university, your options were far greater where you could earn a 4-year bachelors degree, or even go further with a Masters degree, and in some cases a Phd. That would be my basic comparison of a college and a university.

Offtopic but, When I lived in Trinidad, I attended Naparima College, which in US terms is a high school. Most people in the US couldnt understand this