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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

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Colleges and universities with a higher level of geographical diversity have students who come from a wider variety of places. Students who are planning to attend colleges outside of their local area may want to find a campus with higher geographical diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	2315	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Undergraduates 2,315 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
2	Earlham College	696	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Undergraduates 696 Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
3	Defiance College	464	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Undergraduates 464 Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
4	Anderson University	1095	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Undergraduates 1,095 Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
5	Hanover College	962	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Undergraduates 962 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
6	Mount St. Joseph University	1545	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,545 Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
7	Bluffton University	602	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Undergraduates 602 Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
8	Transylvania University	1006	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Undergraduates 1,006 Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
9	Manchester University	915	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 915 Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
10	Franklin College	931	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 931 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

2,315

76.9%

1,300 – 1,490

$44,016

$85,935

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

696

73.1%

1,130 – 1,340

$26,517

$35,430

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

464

42.4%

970 – 1,110

$24,098

$39,303

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

1,095

53.4%

940 – 1,170

$21,914

$44,396

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

962

84.0%

1,130 – 1,300

$22,929

$42,876

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

1,545

59.2%

1,010 – 1,260

$15,887

$43,595

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

602

61.2%

920 – 1,130

$21,299

$41,940

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

1,006

86.6%

1,180 – 1,380

$25,634

$40,447

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

915

91.3%

900 – 1,190

$19,367

$43,024

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

931

69.8%

1,060 – 1,240

$23,843

$45,635

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