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Top 25 Best Public Colleges in the US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 21, 2024

Some of the greatest colleges in the country are public schools. These colleges are government-funded, tend to have larger and more diverse student bodies, and are filled with opportunities galore. Known for their student organizations, internship opportunities, intramural sports, public colleges also have many academic resources. This top 25 list puts the spotlight on the …

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Top 25 Best Mid-Sized Colleges in the US | 2023 Ranking

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Small and large schools get a lot of attention on rankings lists—but what about colleges that fall in the middle? 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 about getting lost …

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Top 25 Best Small Colleges in the US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Small but mighty defines the colleges on this list well. 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 the purpose of this ranking list, we counted any college with fewer than 2,000 undergraduate students as small. …

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Top 25 Best Large Colleges in the US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 19, 2023

These 25 powerhouse schools are as impressive as they are huge. Big 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 academic opportunities. For the purposes of the list, we count large colleges as having over 10,000 undergraduate students enrolled. …

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Top 25 Best Mid-East Colleges in the US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Also known as the mid-Atlantic, the mid-east region of the United States is chock full of culture, history, great food, and amazing educational opportunities. Perhaps that’s unsurprising as many of the nation’s very first colleges and universities were built in the area. For this list, the following states are part of the mid-east US: Delaware, …

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Top 25 Best Far West Colleges in the US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 23, 2023

The far west US has some of the most diverse wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and foods from anywhere else in the country. Maybe that’s not surprising as the region spans from the northernmost to the southernmost points in the US. Likewise, they also have a diverse array of spectacular colleges, too. For this top 25 list, …

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Top 50 Best Colleges in the United States | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The Top 50 Best Colleges in the United States is the most prestigious rankings list College Raptor releases annually. Schools featured on this list are the best of the best when it comes to higher education. With rich histories, gorgeous campuses, and incredible academic programs, these schools are phenomenal institutions. After thoroughly analyzing every college …

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Top 25 Religiously Affiliated Colleges | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The United States is a melting pot of different cultures and religions, and for many, religion is an important part of their life. Hundreds of universities and colleges across the United States were founded with religious affiliation, and many have held onto those roots. They have the ethics and belief system of their religion built …

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Top 25 Geographically Diverse Colleges | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

If you are a student looking to go to a college far, far away from home, this Top 25 Geographically Diverse College rankings list is for you. This list is based on colleges and universities with a higher level of geographical diversity. That means the schools have students who come from a wider variety of …

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Top 25 Most Affordable Colleges for the Middle Class | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

It’s no secret that college can be expensive. But that doesn’t mean “not affordable.” This year, College Raptor ranked our top 25 most affordable colleges for the middle class. We rank the most affordable colleges, based on the estimated net price at each institution for a “typical” middle-class family. We defined our “typical” middle-class family …