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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southeast US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

What do you think about when you hear “the Southeast?” Is it southern hospitality? Comfort food? Warm weather? Well, what about fantastic Southeast colleges? While there are certainly powerhouse colleges in the Southeast, there is also a multitude of great schools that fly a bit under the radar. That’s why we wanted to bring them …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Mid-East US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Mid-East, also known as the Mid-Atlantic, region of the US has many claims to fame. Chief among them, American history and fantastic household name colleges. But what about the lesser-known Mid-Atlantic colleges? There are a number of amazing schools that deserve the spotlight, which is why we’re highlighting them here. To qualify as a …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in New England | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The New England area is known for many things — history, beautiful landscapes, and amazing colleges. However, not all New England schools get the hype they deserve. That’s why we wanted to point out some of the Hidden Gems in the area. For a school to be considered a Hidden Gem, it must meet the …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Sometimes the best things are hidden in plain sight. That’s true for colleges as well. The best college for you might be one you haven’t heard of before! That’s why we wanted to celebrate schools that could be considered underrated colleges, or as we like to call them, Hidden Gems. This list in particular highlights …

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Top 25 Best Small Colleges in the US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” William Shakespeare wasn’t talking about colleges when he penned those words, but they are apt to describe small colleges nonetheless. 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 …

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Top 25 Best Research Colleges in the US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The aptly named “research colleges” put a large emphasis on research from both students and faculty. Many of America’s best universities and colleges fall under the research category. They make impressive advancements in the sciences every single year. With top-notch professors, resources, and programs, the universities and colleges featured on this list are the pinnacles …

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Top 25 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Liberal Arts encompass a wide variety of subjects — from English to Business to Psychology. That means encouraging students to explore subjects outside of their major and have a truly holistic education. Liberal arts colleges also typically have smaller student bodies, which means students will find a tight-knit community and unique campus culture. We …

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Top 25 Best Private Colleges in the US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are private universities in the US older than the country itself! Many of the best colleges in America are private, many are even household names. Rich with history, private colleges can go on to produce equally historic alumni. Private colleges tend to be nonprofit institutions that are funded internally through endowments and donations. Because …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southeast US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Delicious southern food, heart-warming southern hospitality, and quality southern education, the southeast region is known for that and plenty more. For the purposes of this list, we’re considering the following states as part of the southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Flordia, Georgia, Kentucky, Lousiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. It’s a large region …

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Top 25 Best Rural Colleges in the US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Ever heard the phrase “out in the sticks” or “out in the boonies?” Both mean the location is rural or in the middle of “nowhere.” Some of the best colleges in the US are “out in the sticks.” While city schools might get a lot of hype, we wanted to shine the spotlight on more …