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Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 24, 2024

When you hear “Southwest” what do you think of? Deserts and western movies? If so, it’s time to redefine. The Southwest has some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes, from canyons to snowy mountains. The Southwest is also home to a range of great colleges and universities. For this list, we’ve included the following …

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Top 25 Best Rocky Mountain Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The Rocky Mountains are as impressive as the states they span. Also known as the Rockies, this range offer beautiful vistas, unique wildlife, challenging hikes, and great skiing, but the states also offer amazing schools and educational opportunities. For this list, we’re including the following states in the Rocky Mountain region: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, …

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Top 25 Best Great Lakes Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 21, 2023

Superior, Erie, Michigan, Huron, and Ontario are collectively known as the Great Lakes. They also share that name with the region in the US. The Great Lakes region is well-known for its mighty bodies of water, but the colleges in the area are equally impressive. For this list, the following states are included in the …

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Top 25 Best Plains Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 21, 2024

The heartland is so much more than just “flyover country.” The plains are home to booming industry, gorgeous farmlands, and incredible colleges. In fact, some of the very best colleges in the US are located in the plains. For this list, we’re including the following states in the plains region: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, …

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Top 25 Best Southeast Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The south is known for a lot of things. Delicious southern food, heart-warming southern hospitality, and quality southern education. Some of the very best colleges in the US are found in the southeast region. For the purposes of this list, we’re considering the following states as part of the southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, …

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Top 25 Best Mid-East Colleges in the US – 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Also known as the mid-Atlantic, the mid-east region of the United States is chock full of culture, history, great food, and amazing educational opportunities. Perhaps that’s unsurprising as many of the nation’s very first colleges and universities were built in the area. For this list, the following states are part of the mid-east US: Delaware, …

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Top 25 Best New England Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 21, 2024

New England is known for many things. Like its gorgeous landscape, Colonial American history, and, of course, for incredible colleges. In fact, some of the schools in New England are older than the foundation of the country! For this list, we’re considering the following states to be part of New England: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New …

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Top 25 Best Large Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 19, 2023

These 25 powerhouse schools are as impressive as they are huge. Big colleges are some of the most well-known across the country. With so many students, you’re bound to find a spirited community and lots of academic opportunities. For the purposes of the list, we count large colleges as having over 10,000 undergraduate students enrolled. …

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Top 25 Best Mid-Sized Colleges in the US | 2022 Ranking

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Small and large schools get a lot of attention on rankings lists—but what about colleges that fall in the middle? Mid-sized colleges offer the best of both worlds. These schools offer a diverse range of students to meet and plenty of opportunities to take advantage of, but you don’t have to worry about getting lost …

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Top 25 Best Small Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Small but mighty defines the colleges on this list well. A small college means a tight-knit community and plenty of chances for your voice to be heard. Some of the nation’s best schools are considered small! For the purpose of this ranking list, we counted any college with fewer than 2,000 undergraduate students as small. If …