During a student's senior year of high school, the buzzing topic among the crowd tends to be the decision to continue their education. If that decision is indeed to further their education, the choice then turns to the type of school to attend. The two most common choices among students are universities and community colleges. Ultimately, a community college is the wisest choice with regards to amount of student enrollment, tuition and fees, and the quality of education.
             Student enrollment is a major factor when deciding between the two types of institutions. The difference between the number of students enrolled in a university and community college is vast. At the average university, over ten thousand students are enrolled at one time. In a community college the average number of students can range from two to five thousand students. At a community college, classes resemble a high school size class. Usually consisting of around thirty students. At a university, class sizes can easily double that of a community college classroom. When considering the number of students per classroom, the quality of education one will receive also arises.
             The quality of the education you receive at a university or community college remains very important when choosing an institution. Considering class size, one might look at the community college as more education for your money. At a community college, a student will receive more one-on-one attention in the classroom. University professors find that there is not near enough class time to answer questions personally or work one-on-one with a student who is having difficulty understanding a lesson. Clearly, with respect to class size, community college will greatly enhance a student's choice to further their education.
             The major differences between the schools are also evident when looking at the cost of tuition. Tuition costs are the most drastic differences between the tw...