The colleges are regarded as the Cinderellas of the university world but they are part of it, sharing the same funding mechanisms and quality control systems. The colleges are regarded as the Cinderellas of the university world but they are part of it, sharing the same funding mechanisms and quality control systems.
Most colleges are smaller than universities, which means students get a more intimate atmosphere.
Drop-out rates tend to be lower than in the university sector and employment rates are good. Writtle College Written by Lucy Hodges, who specialises in writing on higher education for The Independent.