I went to a college for my first year and it was definately cheaper (I had calc physics and calc so I thought it was the hardest year [bio major]) and the experience was much better than university (E.g. Having to declare your major 3 times... With you never changing it sucks).
I personally think that you should skip the degree route and go to a trade school (I wish I did) if it is appliciable. I would love the chance to go back and go straight into my med career instead of dicking around with a degree.






