Independent college: refers to the cooperation between ordinary colleges and universities with undergraduate and above education and social organizations or individuals other than state institutions.

Private colleges and universities: Private colleges and universities refer to social organizations or individuals other than state institutions.

2. Difference 2: the main body of running a school

The organizer of independent colleges is the cooperation between ordinary colleges and society, so independent colleges are usually located in the name of universities.

Private colleges have their own names, organizations, teachers and campuses, and issue diplomas independently.

3. Difference 3: the level of running a school

An independent college refers to an ordinary college with a bachelor's degree or above running a school in partnership with social organizations or individuals other than state institutions, so an independent college must be an undergraduate, and private colleges have secondary schools.

4. Difference 4: Academic certificate

Graduates from independent colleges and private colleges can obtain diplomas recognized by the state, which can be found on the China Higher Education Student Information Network. The diploma of a private college bears the seal of the name of the school.