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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Northeast: 2017 Rankings

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Northeast region of the United States has long been known for being the home of many prestigious schools. That reputation is well-earned, as every single one of the colleges on this list was featured in our Top 50 Best Colleges of 2017! Many of these schools are steeped in the rich history that shaped …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Midwest: 2017 Rankings

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Midwest is known for its friendly people and wide open spaces, but it is also home to some of the best academic institutions in the country. While coastal schools may be more well-known, these colleges and universities located in the heart of our country have a lot to offer in terms of academics, athletics, …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the West: 2017 Rankings

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

The American West is full of prestigious colleges and universities. While you may think of California as a powerhouse with many of these schools, don’t forget about the other states that also have great schools. Check out the list of the best of the best in the west below. 25. University of California—Santa Cruz Location: …

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Top 25 Best Small Colleges: 2017 Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

These schools are the very definition of small but mighty. Though small in size, each of these colleges and universities packs a big punch when it comes to academics and other factors. For the purposes of this list, we’ve defined “small” as having fewer than 2,000 undergraduate students. (Note: The information ‘Student Enrollment’ featured in …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southwest: 2017 Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Southwest region of the United States is full of rich history, fascinating landscapes, and plenty of notable colleges and universities. We analyzed hundreds of colleges in the region based on various measures, including campus diversity, student outcomes, selectivity, and more. (Note: For the purposes of these rankings, we included states west of Louisiana, including Texas.) 25. …

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Top 25 Best Research Universities: 2017 Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

As their name would suggest, research universities focus heavily on research! While many of these academically-inclined institutions have undergraduate programs, a great emphasis is put on their graduate / doctoral programs. At research universities, students can earn their PhDs and go out into the world to change it. So we’ve come up with a list …

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Top 25 Best Rural Colleges: 2017 Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Not every great college is located in the Big City. In fact, there are numerous colleges set in rural areas that are equally prestigious as their urban-dwelling counterparts. Here are College Raptor’s Top 25 Rural Colleges for 2017! 25. Asbury University Location: Wilmore, KY Student Enrollment: 1,879 College Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Asbury …

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The 50 Best Colleges in the United States: 2017 Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Our Top 50 Best College award is the most-selective honor in our 2017 Best Colleges rankings. We analyzed data on each school from thousands across the country and selected the 50 best of the four-year colleges throughout the nation. This list includes schools of all sizes, with varying majors and both public and private institutions. …

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2016 Hidden Gems: The Best College in Every State that Receives Fewer Than 5,000 Applications

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the most important things that we do at College Raptor is to help students discover new college options. Most of us are only familiar with a small handful of local or regional colleges–big state schools, perhaps a famous private. Beyond that, few of us know what options are out there, or which schools …

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Big Schools & Small Class Sizes 2016

By Thapelo NcubeLast updated on December 22, 2022

When students are choosing which college to attend each year, there are two statistics that generally end up playing a pretty big role: How big is the school and how big are the classes? Most students have some idea of the size of campus they’re looking for–either the large, university experience at a big state …