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university vs college

The terms 'university' and 'college' are both correct, but they have different meanings and usage. 'University' typically refers to a higher education institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, while 'college' can have various meanings depending on the country. In the U.S., 'college' can refer to a higher education institution that offers undergraduate degrees, or it can be used more informally to refer to any post-secondary education institution.

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university

The term 'university' refers to a higher education institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Use 'university' when referring to an institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Examples:

She is studying at the university to get her bachelor's degree.
He works as a professor at the university.

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A private research university with more than 16000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community ...
A top-ranked public university, the University of Michigan has a tradition of excellence in research, learning and teaching, sports and the arts, and more.
A top five public land-grant research university, the University of Florida creates a collaborative environment and accelerates future solutions.

Alternatives:

higher education institution
academic institution
college or university
educational establishment
school

college

The term 'college' can refer to a higher education institution that offers undergraduate degrees or can be used informally to refer to any post-secondary education institution.

Use 'college' when referring to an institution that offers undergraduate degrees or in a more informal context to refer to any post-secondary education institution.

Examples:

She is attending college to study business.
He went to a small college in the countryside.

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I want your pomona college brains.
She single-handedly put her son through college.
We were roommates freshmen year in college.
Service gave me four years of college.
If the college starts digging and they find...
The Sentinel, South Carolina's premiere military college.
Go to college, get some qualifications.
Did one year of community college.
You have one community college meeting this afternoon.
Four-year college tuition: $200,000.
Dennis Bailey never went to college.
Hearst college must have been grateful.
Good state college, adjusting for inflation...
Community college is like a disco with books.
We dropped Zachary off at college and just kept right on going.
Went to college with her grandson Marvin.
Well, I'm away at college now.
Elliot looks so much better than he did in college.
Mr Schwimer went to college with Ashton Kutcher.
The one good class I took in college.

Alternatives:

higher education institution
university
educational institution
school
institute

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