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Hidden Gems with the Lowest Average Federal Student Loan Debt | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
No one will deny that college is expensive. College Raptor is dedicated to showing students and their families affordable college options. As part of that mission, we wanted to highlight schools where students had the lowest average of federal student loan debt!  In this list, we’ve ranked schools by the lowest average federal student loan …
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Hidden Gems in the City | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Sometimes the very best things are hidden away in plain sight. That sentiment applies to certain colleges as well. While many students are drawn to attend schools in larger cities, it is great to have a smaller community to call home. And that’s why we wanted to highlight some truly special schools that are located …
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Top 25 Best Colleges with the Highest Acceptance Rates | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s a common misconception that a college having a high acceptance rate automatically makes it “less good.” Or that a low acceptance rate equates directly to quality. Neither is necessarily the case. There are plenty of schools with high acceptance rates that offer a fantastic, high quality education.  And that’s exactly why we’ve made this …
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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Midwest | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Midwest is called the heartland of America, and for good reason. Known for friendly people, sprawling farmland, growing industries, and wonderful cities, the Midwest is also home to some amazing colleges.  We’ve included the following states as part of the Midwest: Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Indiana, …

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