I very impress with the State of Florida System, where students can transfer to the State Universities after obtaining their Associate Degree. There is pretty much identical course numbering system, online access to prerequisites for all available majors and a wide range of Community Colleges (State Colleges) within easy commuting distance (students from certain countries can commute to at least 6-8 local CC). Any student that graduate from of the State Colleges with an AA degree are guaranteed acceptance into at least one of the 4-year universities. Some of the State Colleges do offer 4-year degrees on a limited basis (only a few majors) and tuition is less than $115 per credit.
High school students have easy access to these CC for on-campus Dual Enrollment classes, allowing them to minimize total college cost once they graduate HS. The only drawback I see with Florida, is the lack of a good public transport system. Have access to a car can be a hurdle for many CC students.