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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Far West US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The states in the far west US have some of the most diverse landscapes, climates, wildlife, cultures, and cuisines from anywhere else in the country. Likewise, they also have a diverse array of incredible colleges in the far west, too. For this top 25 list, we’ve included the following states in the far west: Alaska, …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southwest US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Do you imagine nothing but arid desert land and Spaghetti Westerns when you hear “Southwest?” If so, it’s time to redefine the word. The Southwest has some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes, from canyons to snowy mountains. The Southwest is also home to a large range of amazing colleges and universities. For the …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Rocky Mountains are as historic themselves as the states they cross through. The Rockies offer beautiful vistas, unique wildlife, challenging hikes, and great skiing, but the states offer great schools and educational opportunities. For this list, we’re including the following states in the Rocky Mountain region: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Ready to …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Great Lakes Region | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Great Lakes region is well-known for its mighty bodies of water, but its colleges are equally impressive. The states bordering the Great Lakes — Superior, Erie, Michigan, Huron, and Ontario — have powerhouse schools worth investigating. For this list, the following states are included in the Great Lakes region: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Plains Region | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

America’s heartland has a lot to offer — beautiful scenery, booming industry, vast farmlands, and fantastic colleges. In fact, some of the very best colleges in the US are located in the plains region. For this list, we’re including the following states in the plains region: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Mid-East US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The mid-east region of the United States is chock full of history, culture, great cuisine, and fantastic educational opportunities. Perhaps that’s unsurprising as many of the nation’s first colleges and universities were built in the region. For this list, the following states are part of the mid-east US: Delaware, DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in New England | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

New England is known for its beautiful scenery, early American history, and, of course, for prestigious colleges. In fact, some of the schools in New England are older than the country itself! For this list, we’re considering the following states to be part of New England: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. …

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Top 25 Best Large Colleges in the US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

These 25 colleges are as impressive as they are big. Large 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 opportunities to check out. For the purposes of the list, we count large colleges as having over 10,000 students enrolled—and …

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Top 25 Best Mid-Sized Colleges in the US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Large and small colleges get a lot of attention on rankings lists—but what about schools that fall in the middle of that spectrum? 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 …