High school and college are two important levels of the foundation of all education in the world. The move from four years of high school to college is undoubtedly a step forward. Many students expect that the natural progression from high school to college life will be the same as what they had in high school. These students are wrong to assume this and will quickly realize the current major changes. College costs more, presents more academic challenges, and provides a better social environment than high school. The first major change when transitioning from high school to college is the cost you will pay once you transfer. College will cost you more than high school because of the tuition you'll have to pay to complete your program, living expenses, and books. College tuition can range from $2,550 to $7,000 depending on various factors. For example, if you are an international student at a university, your tuition fees can be as high as $25,000. In high school, you don't have to pay for your studies since the government funds high schools through taxes. However, this does not apply to all high school students, as some attend private school, which costs money to attend, just like college. In addition to paying tuition, students must also look for residents to reside at their university or rent an apartment, as many students do not have relatives near the universities they attend. In Toronto, the average cost of renting an apartment is around $800 to $1,300, which is pretty immense compared to other places in the world, and if you want to live on campus, it would cost even more expensive or about the same price.... .. middle of paper ......f student bodies that will likely generate more clubs than high school; where there are fewer students, meaning the variety of clubs is limited. The facilities, social groups, and clubs that college has to offer show how social the college environment is compared to that of high school. When comparing middle school and high school with the financial cost, academic and social aspects, it becomes clear that college is more expensive, more academically demanding, and provides a more socially stimulating environment than high school . These differences should be considered by students entering college after high school. High school students who enter college and are able to embrace these differences between the two will be better prepared for the challenges that college can present..