You will typically find more choice in the U.S. There is a huge variety of educational options here, among several thousand two and four year colleges and universities. There will probably be several institutions that fit almost any student’s needs and interests, and which are available for reasonable admissions.
America primarily hosts liberal arts programs, or a wide ranging, balanced Bachelor of Arts degree. There are many pre-professional programs, to be sure, including business, arts, communications, engineering, nursing, education, and so on. However, most American students start with a broad-based, four- or two-year educational path and then choose their major field(s) over time.
Cost is typically higher in the U.S., as parents and students are expected to fund the largest part of their education. There are many government and private sources of financial assistance available, but the average loan debt of four-year graduates now tops $20,000. The system is a blend of public and private institutions, with the latter charging a lot more in terms of tuition, but also supporting a lot more financial assistance.
Europe is a big collection of dramatically different higher educational systems. In Europe (major generalizations), fewer students go to college. They tend to specialize at an earlier date, and study for fewer years at the college or graduate level. They pay less for primarily government funded institutions, of which there are fewer options. Admissions is more exam based and limited, with fewer entry points and paths of movement.
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