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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college:
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Defined by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, a college is a “postsecondary educational institution that provides instruction beyond the 12th grade level in programs that satisfy the requirements for a degree at the associate, baccalaureate or graduate level.” It offers a selection of undergraduate degree programs, though it may or may not provide any graduate studies at all.[/quote]
university:
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What Classifies a University?
In the state of New Jersey, a university is awarded that title because it offers full undergraduate and graduate programs. However, before a college can apply for university status, there are a minimum of four requirements that must be met for at least five years:
Programs
A university provides undergraduate studies leading to a baccalaureate (bachelor’s) degree in a broad range of academic disciplines, as well as graduate studies leading to advanced degrees in at least three academic and/or professional fields.
Organization
A university offers graduate studies and its associated programs distinct from undergraduate studies and the organization itself. A university also has staff whose primary responsibility is the administration of graduate and professional programs.
Resources
A university financially supports its graduate and professional programs, and offers the facilities and equipment necessary to reflect the level of work required in both.
Accreditation
A university must be accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Additionally, in New Jersey, it must be licensed by the secretary of Higher Education, incorporated and located within the state.
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Here's a golden tip: interchangeably misusing the word 'college' to mean 'university' is a gross mistake practiced by the general (ignorant) population. Never listen to rumors and never just take people's word for it; always verify.
Sources:
I studied both at a college and a university and I graduated from both.
https://blog.tesu.edu/college-vs-university-whats-the-difference
https://www.studyusa.com/en/a/107/what-is-the-difference-between-a-school-college-and-university-in-the-usa
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Defined by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, a college is a “postsecondary educational institution that provides instruction beyond the 12th grade level in programs that satisfy the requirements for a degree at the associate, baccalaureate or graduate level.” It offers a selection of undergraduate degree programs, though it may or may not provide any graduate studies at all.[/quote]
university:
[quote]
What Classifies a University?
In the state of New Jersey, a university is awarded that title because it offers full undergraduate and graduate programs. However, before a college can apply for university status, there are a minimum of four requirements that must be met for at least five years:
Programs
A university provides undergraduate studies leading to a baccalaureate (bachelor’s) degree in a broad range of academic disciplines, as well as graduate studies leading to advanced degrees in at least three academic and/or professional fields.
Organization
A university offers graduate studies and its associated programs distinct from undergraduate studies and the organization itself. A university also has staff whose primary responsibility is the administration of graduate and professional programs.
Resources
A university financially supports its graduate and professional programs, and offers the facilities and equipment necessary to reflect the level of work required in both.
Accreditation
A university must be accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Additionally, in New Jersey, it must be licensed by the secretary of Higher Education, incorporated and located within the state.
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Here's a golden tip: interchangeably misusing the word 'college' to mean 'university' is a gross mistake practiced by the general (ignorant) population. Never listen to rumors and never just take people's word for it; always verify.
Sources:
I studied both at a college and a university and I graduated from both.
https://blog.tesu.edu/college-vs-university-whats-the-difference
https://www.studyusa.com/en/a/107/what-is-the-difference-between-a-school-college-and-university-in-the-usa