Renting a house would more then likely cost more. You will also have to pay for water, garbage in addition to your gas and electric bill. You might also have a yard to keep up.

An in apartment you can always call the maintenance person. When renting a house if the drains get backed up you might be held responsible for the repair.

If this is the first time you are moving out it would stick with am apartment. You can always move to a bigger place but just starting out start slow. Also your parents might help you with towels and pot and pans. Just don't jump into anything think everything through