Community College Advantages
Advantages of Attending a Community College
Choosing a community college over a four-year institution has several advantages. You’ll save money by paying less per credit hour than you would at a four-year school while taking time to explore your options. For example, the average cost per credit hour for in-district students attending Pulaski Technical College is $72 compared to about $154 per credit hour at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Most community colleges are generally close to their students’ homes and these students can also save a significant amount of money on the room, board, and transportation expenses associated with a college education. In some community colleges, student admission at a two year college has
Choosing a community college over a four-year institution has several advantages. You’ll save money by paying less per credit hour than you would at a four-year school while taking time to explore your options. For example, the average cost per credit hour for in-district students attending Pulaski Technical College is $72 compared to about $154 per credit hour at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Most community colleges are generally close to their students’ homes and these students can also save a significant amount of money on the room, board, and transportation expenses associated with a college education. In some community colleges, student admission at a two year college has