College vs. University: Differences, Examples, Pros and Cons, and the Right Fit

Anna Spooner

Anna Spooner has been writing professionally since 2011. She's a professional writer and blogger specializing in finance and insurance.

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College vs. University: Differences, Examples, Pros and Cons, and the Right Fit

July 24, 2023

We often use the words “college” and “university” interchangeably. We say, “Yes, I’m going to college,” when we mean that…

Where to Find the CLEP Study Guide

May 8, 2022

Students often struggle to graduate college within four years. In fact, only 19% of students at public universities and 36%…

What is a Good PSAT Score?

March 19, 2022

Many students take the PSAT each year, from freshmen to juniors. There are a variety of reasons students take the…

Online AP Courses: Pros and Cons

Online AP Courses: Pros and Cons

February 17, 2022

You’ve weighed the pros and cons of the AP program, and you would like to have your student try out…

Stuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”

Stuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”

July 10, 2020

Some folks find themselves in college’s “golden land” – they have plenty of financial assets to send their child to…

Using a Home Equity Loan for College

July 7, 2020

“How will we pay for college?” It’s a question that’s on every parent’s mind as their child approaches the end…

Home Equity Line of Credit: What You Need to Know

June 20, 2020

You may have heard that you can access home equity to help your student pay for college. But… should you…

What the Pros Know: Which Type of College Consultant Can Help?

June 1, 2020

Have you noticed how many college consultants there are in the college admissions and finance area? It’s great because you…