2023 university rankings

Top 25 Best Far West Colleges in the US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 23, 2023

The far west US has some of the most diverse wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and foods from anywhere else in the country. Maybe that’s not surprising as the region spans from the northernmost to the southernmost points in the US. Likewise, they also have a diverse array of spectacular colleges, too. For this top 25 list, …

2023 university rankings

Top 50 Best Colleges in the United States | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The Top 50 Best Colleges in the United States is the most prestigious rankings list College Raptor releases annually. Schools featured on this list are the best of the best when it comes to higher education. With rich histories, gorgeous campuses, and incredible academic programs, these schools are phenomenal institutions. After thoroughly analyzing every college …

2023 university rankings

Top 25 Religiously Affiliated Colleges | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The United States is a melting pot of different cultures and religions, and for many, religion is an important part of their life. Hundreds of universities and colleges across the United States were founded with religious affiliation, and many have held onto those roots. They have the ethics and belief system of their religion built …

2023 university rankings

Top 25 Geographically Diverse Colleges | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

If you are a student looking to go to a college far, far away from home, this Top 25 Geographically Diverse College rankings list is for you. This list is based on colleges and universities with a higher level of geographical diversity. That means the schools have students who come from a wider variety of …

2023 university rankings

Top 25 Most Affordable Colleges for the Middle Class | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

It’s no secret that college can be expensive. But that doesn’t mean “not affordable.” This year, College Raptor ranked our top 25 most affordable colleges for the middle class. We rank the most affordable colleges, based on the estimated net price at each institution for a “typical” middle-class family. We defined our “typical” middle-class family …

student life

Top College Dorm Essentials

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

College is just around the corner so if you haven’t started your back-to-school or back-to-dorm shopping, now is the time to get a jump on shopping for your college dorm essentials! Shopping for your college dorm or apartment can be overwhelming. Your focus should be on your course load and classes when you first come …

college majors & minors

Top 5 Colleges for Game Design Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

With the recent popularity of technology degrees, you can imagine the world of possibilities with future college majors. Computer programming and computer science don’t stop at typical tech careers. Game design majors are becoming increasingly popular with the next generation of college students. There are a lot of creative jobs and cool opportunities that stem …

questions & answers, scholarships

Why College Athletes Should be (or Should NOT be) Paid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 22, 2023

The debate over why college athletes should be paid vs. why they shouldn’t, has been ongoing for several years. This conversation raises a lot of interesting and persuasive arguments on both sides. College athletes claim that their efforts contribute a lot to the sport as well as to their school’s reputation, often boosting enrollment rates. …

college comparisons, college search

Hardest School to Get into in the World: Top 10 List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2024

When applying to some of the top colleges and universities, you expect that it will be difficult to get into. But there are a select few so competitive that they are especially notoriously hard to get an acceptance letter from. Their admissions standards are extremely rigorous and only the best of the best become admitted …