Community colleges emphasize intimate learning environments over assembly-line instruction. Community college classes focus on putting knowledge into practice, as opposed to letting students guess the right answer on a multiple-choice quiz. Furthermore, teachers at community colleges are charged with connecting with students rather than putting half their time into research and publishing, which often requires putting a student assistant in charge of the actual teaching.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES 101
Is attending a community college right for you? Take a look at these articles to learn about
admission, academics, financial aid, and student life. Explore the community colleges in your
area and discover the right school for you.
WHY CHOOSE A COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
DOLLARS AND CENTS
Community colleges were first created with the intention of providing an educational system for the local community at an affordable price. Although community colleges are adding more aspects of the traditional university, the cost remains much lower than that of public and private four-year schools. On average, community college tuition is approximately half that of the typical four-year public institution.
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