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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Plains Region | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
America’s heartland is vast, fertile, and filled with a variety of industries. Additionally, it’s home to a bunch of amazing colleges. While some of those colleges are certainly household names, some aren’t quite as well known – though they should be! We wanted to feature some of the best colleges in the Plains region that …
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Hidden Gems Colleges in the Southeast | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
What do you think about when you hear “the Southeast?” Many think about southern hospitality, comfort food, warm weather, and history. You should add amazing colleges to that list. While there are powerhouse colleges in the Southeast, there are also a bunch of great schools that fly a more under the radar. That’s why we …
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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Mid-East US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
Also known as the Mid-Atlantic region, this section of the East Coast has a host of incredible colleges — both known and relatively unknown. However, these “unknown” schools can be real diamonds in the rough, ideal opportunities just waiting for you to learn about all they have to offer. We wanted to celebrate the Hidden …
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Hidden Gem Colleges in New England | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
There are many well known, house-hold name colleges in New England. They are titans of higher education known the world over for their academics and reputation. However, there are just as many excellent colleges in the New England area that don’t receive as much attention as they deserve. That’s why we wanted to cast the spotlight …
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Hidden Gem Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
The best treasures are worth looking for, and may even be hidden right beneath your nose. That’s true for colleges as well. The best college for you might be one you haven’t heard about yet! College Raptor is dedicated to showing students and families a wide array of college options. That’s why we wanted to …
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Top 25 Best Vaccine-Optional Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
This COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the education landscape. From distance learning to virtual graduations, everything has changed. After over a year of social distancing, many colleges are reopening their campuses to students. But it begs the question: do they require their students to be vaccinated? We’ve gathered the top 25 colleges that are allowing their …
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Top 25 Best Vaccine-Required Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a major impact on the world, including the landscape of higher education. Many schools had to quickly change their plans and switch to online teaching or modified graduations. Though many schools are returning to in-person classes, there is one topic still buzzing: vaccine requirements. These schools are requiring their students …

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