Schools Transfer out of a state University or Community College

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The discussion centers on the decision between attending an expensive out-of-state university and enrolling in a highly regarded community college, with the intention of transferring to a top-tier institution known for its intellectual rigor, such as Reed College, Harvey Mudd College, or the University of Chicago. The individual is considering the community college route as it may allow for a quicker transition to a four-year college, potentially applying as a freshman and completing their degree in three years. They aim to pursue a PhD in physics and aspire to become a professor. The state university option is noted to be less prestigious than the University of California system, University of Michigan, and University of Maryland, while the community college is recognized as one of the best in the country.
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Hello everybody!

I have a choice between an out of state university, which costs a lot, and a community college.

Either way I plan to transfer to the "best"(intellectually rigorous) school I can. (I want to be around primarily people who think so I am thinking a college like reed college, HMC, University of Chicago, etc)

What do you guys think.

EDIT : I might be able to apply as a freshman (and only go to a college for three years) if I go the CC route. I could be a non-degree seeking student. Also I am from the US.
 
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I think your question couldn't be more vague. "I have a choice between one unnamed school and another unnamed school, and I am not going to tell you anything about my future plans. Pick one"
 
My bad. The state school is below the UCs, Michigan, and Maryland.
The cc is one of the best in the country.
 
Oh wait and I plan to eventually get a phd in physics and hopefully become a professor.
 

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