Columbia School of General Studies Student Sam

Is it a bachelor degree or a diploma?

If it weren't $50,000/yr, I'd consider it. I can get a full ride through my state's flagship university (a T25) as a transfer, though, and that just makes more sense for me.

I don’t understand well the meaning of General Studies. Is it different than getting in as a freshman? Do you get a different degree or get treated differently?