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5 College Campuses That Turn into Beautiful Winter Wonderlands!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some students prefer sunnier weather on the beach, some can’t wait for the first snowfall and the coming winter! This list is for the latter. Many campuses are transformed into beautiful colleges winter wonderlands when blanketed in snow—looking like picturesque snow-globes. University Massachusetts—Amherst With 5 total campuses, any one of the UMass locations could be …
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Colleges with the Best Writing Programs

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you the one who eagerly dives into the deep ocean of reading and is often seized with fits of writing? Then you absolutely need to develop your talent and set your inner voice free. No doubt, first steps can be quite awkward and chaotic thoughts may often mess up your story. But this is …
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Colleges with the Best Student Housing

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
While living in a school-owned building may not seem like every student’s dream, there are quite a few colleges around the United States with top-notch room and board options. We’ve gathered a list of just a handful of the trendiest housing options found in the U.S., in no particular order. Check them out below! Founders Hall, …
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Top 25 Best Public Colleges

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Public colleges and universities are abound in the United States. They receive funding from the government, and every state has at least one public school. Although there are many wonderful schools in the country, we’ve put together a list of the top 25 public colleges from around the United States. 25. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and …
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Top 25 Best Private Colleges: 2017 Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on June 21, 2024
Unlike public colleges—which are funded by local and state governments—private colleges and universities are funded by private sources—like tuition and fees. Many assume that private colleges are too expensive; however, students who attend private colleges rarely pay the entirety of the “sticker price”, instead, they have significant financial aid pay for a good portion of …
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Top 25 Best Large Colleges: 2017 Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
These colleges are large and in charge. Definitions of “large” colleges might change depending on who you ask, but for the purposes of this list, we’re considering any school that has 10,000 or more undergraduate students. (Note: “student enrollment” within these summaries includes both undergraduate and graduate students). Check out College Raptor’s list for the …

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