student life

Pros and Cons of Greek Life on Campus

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 4, 2024

Key Takeaway Joining the Greek community is a popular way that many students choose to get involved on their college campus every year. While Greek life can provide social connections and networking opportunities, it can also come with potential drawbacks such as social limitations and unhealthy behaviors. Before deciding to join a fraternity or sorority, …

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Education and the Digital Economy: Strategies that Lead to Success

By Dave LandryLast updated on December 22, 2022

Now more than ever the college experience brings more than just textbook knowledge. Education, like every other industry, is becoming more driven by technology than before. Many universities have quickly caught on that students not only need to learn the necessary skills to succeed in their field but that they also need training in how …

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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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How High School and College Students can Set S.M.A.R.T Goals

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 2, 2024

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. SMART goals help high school students, college students, and even employees design realistic goals. Setting these types of goals can potentially increase the chance of achieving them. SMART goals could be exactly what you need to meet your newest goals or resolutions you set this year! …

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Why a Medium-Sized College Might be Right For You

By Gwyneth FindlayLast updated on December 22, 2022

Without visiting college campuses, it’s hard to get a feel for how a college’s size will influence your experience as a student. But trust me on this: a medium sized college is the ideal fit. What is a medium sized college? College websites offer their various definitions, but the consensus generally falls in the 2,000 …

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Why Should College Be Free?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 3, 2024

Should college be free? It’s an oft-asked question with a complicated and arguably unclear answer. With rising college costs and the student debt incurred the question is only being brought up more often. So why should college be free? Well, there is evidence that it could help to close the inequality gap, encourage learning, and …

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Psychology and Sociology Majors: What’s the Difference?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The fundamental difference between sociology and psychology comes down to how many people are involved. Sociology deals with a group of people while psychology focuses on the individual.  When thinking about what you want to major in at college, there can often be some confusion. A lot of majors seem similar or just sound like …

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Why are Graduation Rates so Low Across the Country?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

More and more often, we see schools that grant bachelor’s degrees having low 4-year graduation rates. Some programs seem to extend to 5 or even 6 years frequently. However, even across these extra years, the rates can be low. The same applies to schools that grant associate’s degrees; only 28% of students graduated with an …

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Best Wheelchair Accessible Colleges

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students focus on different things when deciding what colleges or universities to attend. Things like the majors that it offers, the academic programs, the dorms, the sports team, and many others are aspects most students find out before deciding. But what if you are a wheelchair student? You’ll have to look for wheelchair accessible campuses …