There are many different types of colleges to choose from, but the main two are community college and universities. “Community colleges are two-year schools that provide affordable post-secondary education as a pathway to a four-year degree” (Couch). Universities are four year schools that are much larger in size than a community college. Some people prefer community college and some prefer a university. Although both schools will help someone pursue a higher education, these two schools differ in cost, flexibility, and class size. The big difference between community college and universities is the cost. Community college is proven to be cheaper; while universities are very expensive. “At a public university tuition can be up to $8,000; adding