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Apply Yourself!Week One
Types of Colleges and Universities
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What types of schools are there?
Two-Year Colleges Four-Year Colleges Universities Public Colleges/Universities Private Colleges/Universities Military Academies Single-Sex Religious Historically Black Colleges
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Two-Year Colleges Can be community college, junior college, or
technical Usually award certificates or associate
degrees May allow guaranteed transfer to four-year
colleges or universities Have limited housing if at all Are often significantly cheaper and close to
home
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Four-Year Colleges Award bachelor degrees More expensive than two-year
colleges Can offer associate degrees Some are cheaper than universities Some offer housing and a more
university-like experience
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Universities Same as four-year college, but also
have graduate school Competitive admission requirements More expensive than two-year
colleges
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Universities: Public Lower cost for in-state students Usually give preference to in-state
residents Secular (no religious affiliation)
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Universities: Private Usually cost more than public
universities No preference for in-state or out-of-
state students Some are associated with religion
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Military Academies Co-ed: Both men and women High standards for admission Military service required upon
graduation Tuition is free Less freedom than other schools and
incorporates physical training and discipline
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Single-Sex Colleges and Universities
Over 90 all-female two- and four-year colleges
Can offer a comfortable and supportive environment
Very few all-male schools
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Religious Colleges and Universities
Focus on a particular faith Students may or may not practice
religion to attend. Religion and theology incorporated
into curriculum. Some may have behavior rules.
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Historically Black Colleges Over 100 predominantly Black
colleges Can offer academic and social
communities that promote success. Tuition may be lower than at
comparative schools.
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Think…. Start thinking about the pros and cons
of each type of school. How does each school fit with your
goals and needs? We will go into further detail next
week.
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ReferencesRochester, L., and Mandell, J. (1989).
The one hour college applicant: You don’t need to read a 300-page book to apply to college. Memphis: Mustang Publishing Company.
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Questions??