Is college and university the same thing in America?

Just curious. So many times in movies people say I'm going to college, so is that basically university? Or is university a completely different thing?

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SW-User

I wish I knew the answer - I am in UK. Like the oft-repeated phrase, "He/She graduated High School"; what does that mean ?

Callmewhatyouwill

@SW-User high school is basically student 14-18 but there is some variation. One must graduate high school before getting admitted to college.

SW-User

Thanks for explaining that.