There are two main type of colleges and universities in the United state. Some colleges and universities in the United States are private. Private colleges and universities do not get money from taxes, so they are usually more expensive. Other colleges and universities are public; that is, the citizens of the each state pay some of the costs through their taxes. As a result, public colleges are cheaper for students to attend. No matter which type of college you attend-public or private, you can get a good education.