<p>Other benefits of attending a university vs. a college:
-Larger and more specialized libraries
-More up-to-date research equipment and facilities
-A broader range of majors
-Greater breadth and depth in course offerings
-Opportunities for more specialization within certain majors
-More research activity, and hence, more opportunities to participate in research and a greater number of research projects to choose from
-Study and research opportunities in more specialized subjects, e.g., critical languages
-A more diverse faculty and student body, including more international students and faculty
-A broader range of organizations and other extracurricular activities in which to participate
-A broader range of social niches
-More lectures, concerts and other performances, etc.
-A greater degree of name recognition/prestige, especially beyond a school’s region, or even, internationally
-A larger, and possibly stronger, alumni network</p>
<p>Different universities will have these benefits in different degrees, of course. And, as other posters mentioned, colleges offer benefits that are less easily available at universities, e.g., smaller class sizes, a greater degree of interaction with faculty, etc.</p>