Is going to college for four years better than going to a community college for two and transferring?

It makes absolutely not one wit of difference ( other than the cost) to get all of your Gen Ed classes done at a discount at a CC, and then transfer. It in fact shows that you are intelligent enough to make such a wise decision.

Anyone who thinks otherwise, particularly employers, should be the ones you avoid mixing with.

In a job application, as a recent graduate, what really matters is your GPA and your personality in relation to fitting into the organizational culture.

Hope this helps.

No. In the end all they look at is where you graduated from. You could attend el cheapo for 3 1/2 years, then transfer to ivy league your last semester and graduate from there.

However, you need to find out if the university you are looking at will accept transfer credits from the two-year program. Some will take all the credits and some will pick and choose.

Going in as a fresh graduate will make the most difference, but once you get experience in work and life it will not matter.

No, it won't change the outcome of your receiving a job. It is the exact same classes and most of the time they are much less expensive and can be easier. Also, with a community college, the student to teacher ratio is much smaller which in turn means you are on a more personal level with your professors. (Which can help tremendously.)

No. Go to the community college first. Looking at the costs, there's really no contest. You get the same quality of education at community college anyway, and employers don't care where you went, as long as you have a degree.

Here's some other reasons to help you decide:

http://www.quazen.com/Kids-and-Teens/College-Life/...