How long ago did you go to both, though?
:-) A long time ago... but, based on what I’ve observed through my own kids in recent years, CC coursework isn’t easier.
Even better than CCs, get as many of the courses you need by enrolling at www.wgu.edu
It’s about $3,500 every six months to take as many classes as you want, on the time you choose. Certainly there are in person classes you will need to take in person, but you can knock out some required classes in a week or two; maybe even a 3-4 day weekend.