b'18Types of Colleges and UniversitiesThere are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States. More than 100 of them are in thePhiladelphia region. Schools can be broken down into several categories, including public and private schools, four-year and two-year schools, and colleges and universities. Schools may fit into more than one category.To determine your college fit, it is important to understand the differences between types of schools and the merits of each as they relate to your circumstances. Please note this is just a partial list. There are many other options to explore! Public vs. PrivatePublic Institutions Private InstitutionsPublic institutions are supported primarily by state and local fundsPrivate institutions are supported primarily by tuition and private and usually offer lower tuition rates than private universities, contributions. Private colleges and universities cost more thanespecially for in-state residents. public institutions, but may offer more scholarships or grant aid.Options to Explore:Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyOptions to Explore:Arcadia UniversityBentley UniversityPennsylvanias 14 state universities, including: Commonwealth Gwynedd Mercy UniversityGettysburg CollegeUniversity of PennsylvaniaWest Chester Universityand fourHoly Family UniversityLafayette CollegeLehigh University state-related universities: Lincoln UniversityPenn State Saint Josephs UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversityTemple UniversityUniversity of Pittsburgh Villanova UniversityWashington and Lee UniversityTo learn more about Pennsylvanias state universities, visitwww.passhe.edu.Four-Year vs. Two-YearFour-Year Colleges or Universities Two-Year CollegesStudents earn a bachelors degree in a wide range of Students receive an associate degree or a certificateacademic areas. focusing on a specific career.Graduates enter the job market or pursue an advanced degree. Graduates enter the job market or transfer to a four-year college. Students choose from a wide variety of activities, clubs, Students choices of clubs and athletic events may be limited. and athletic events.Most do not offer on-campus housing; however, some privateMost offer on-campus housing. colleges have housing available. The cost of a four-year school can be substantial, but financial Tuition at a two-year school is often less than the first twoaid can make it affordable. years of tuition at a four-year institution.Options to Explore:Holy Family UniversityGwynedd MercyMany students graduating with a four-year degree haveUniversityLafayette CollegeMuhlenberg Collegestudied at a two-year college.Penn State UniversitySaint Josephs UniversityOptions to Explore:Community College of Philadelphia Swarthmore CollegeTemple UniversityUniversity of Esperanza CollegeHarcum CollegeManor College PennsylvaniaUniversity of PittsburghVillanova UniversityPennsylvania College of TechnologyThaddeus StevensCollege of TechnologyValley Forge Military College'