public college
Government-funded school
A public college is a college or university funded primarily by government—usually a state or province—rather than private sources.
Public colleges typically charge lower tuition than private institutions, especially for residents of the state: She chose the public college to save money.
The term contrasts with private college.
- scholarshipsFunds awarded for study
- dormitoriesCommunal student lodgings
- move-in dayOccupancy commencement date
- campus quadUniversity's central outdoor space
- workforce developmentBuilding employable skills
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- schoolsprimary school, school, academy, high school, elementary school
public collegeprivate college
Self-funded higher education institution
private university · private institution · for-profit college · private school
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