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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Plains Region | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Don’t underestimate America’s heartland. It’s home to a number of incredible colleges, including some you might not have heard about before. This list aims to highlight Great Plains colleges. To qualify as a Hidden Gem, a school must meet the following requirements: Receive fewer than 5,000 applications Have fewer than 7,000 undergraduate students Have an …
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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 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 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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