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What is Competency-Based Education (CBE)?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 25, 2023
A college education is a privilege that many students hope to experience during their academic journey. However, the traditional learning style of college doesn’t work for everyone and can discourage some from pursuing higher education and their dream careers. So, what can someone do if they desire a college education but need a different approach?  …
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financial advice & planning, questions & answers

College Affordability: How Community College Can Help Fill the Gap

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 14, 2023
Financial stress and college affordability is a huge factor when choosing where to further your education. In fact, 70% of teens in 2023 (vs. 61% in 2022) have financial concerns about pursuing higher education.  This begs the question: Is making college affordable a real option for upcoming and current college students? We believe the answer …

Redefining the Best: College Raptor Releases the Nation’s Top 50 Best Colleges and Introduces New Ranking Categories for 2024

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 13, 2023
New Rankings Include ‘Best D3 Colleges,’ and ‘Best Easier-to-Get-Into Colleges’ with updated lists for ‘Best HBCUs’ and ‘Best Colleges for Middle-Income Affordability’ July 13, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time PROVIDENCE, R.I. & IOWA CITY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–College Raptor, the most comprehensive college search site and a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens, today released its ninth …
2024 university rankings

Top 25 Best Rocky Mountain Colleges in the US (2024)

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 12, 2023
The Rocky Mountains, also known as the Rockies, are as impressive as the states they span. This region offers beautiful vistas, unique wildlife, challenging hikes, and great skiing, but the states also offer amazing schools and educational opportunities. For this list, we’re including the following states in the Rocky Mountain region: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, …
2024 university rankings

Top 25 Best Plains Colleges in the US (2024)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 12, 2023
The heartland is so much more than just “flyover country.” The Plains are home to booming industry, gorgeous farmlands, wind farms, and incredible colleges. In fact, some of the very best colleges in the US are located in the Plains. Our top 25 best colleges in the Plains region cover Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, …

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