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Hidden Gems in the City | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Sometimes the very best things are hidden away in plain sight. That sentiment applies to certain colleges as well. While many students are drawn to attend schools in larger cities, it is great to have a smaller community to call home. And that’s why we wanted to highlight some truly special schools that are located …

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Top 25 Best Colleges With Average Net Prices Under $15K | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s no doubt that a lot of colleges have high price tags, but those prices are sometimes misleading. Many schools offer generous financial aid which makes the actual cost much, much less. For example, the sticker price for Soka University of America is just above $52,000. But the average institutional grant that Soka awards covers …

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Top 25 Best Colleges with the Highest Acceptance Rates | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s a common misconception that a college having a high acceptance rate automatically makes it “less good.” Or that a low acceptance rate equates directly to quality. Neither is necessarily the case. There are plenty of schools with high acceptance rates that offer a fantastic, high quality education.  And that’s exactly why we’ve made this …

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Top 25 Best Test-Optional Colleges in the US | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

High school students typically spend their junior and senior years taking the SAT or ACT, studying long hours in hopes for a high score to boost their admission chances. While there’s no doubt that standardized testing has played a large role in college acceptance over the years, it’s certainly not the only factor at play. …

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Top 25 Best Colleges Without Application Fees | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students applying to colleges know all too well how quickly application fees add up, especially when applying to multiple schools. Prices can range from $20 to upwards of $60! It can get quite expensive, especially on top of other fees like ACT and SAT tests. But did you know that some colleges don’t charge application …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southwest | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When students think of the Southwest, they probably picture flat desert land. However, that’s far from the truth. 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 colleges and universities.   For the purposes of this list, we’ve included …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southeast | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Southeast region of the US is known for its vibrant culture and rich history, as well as the diverse range of colleges that can be found all over the region. The colleges listed here are of all sizes, public and private institutions alike.  In this list, we include the following states in the Southeast …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Midwest | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Midwest is called the heartland of America, and for good reason. Known for friendly people, sprawling farmland, growing industries, and wonderful cities, the Midwest is also home to some amazing colleges.  We’ve included the following states as part of the Midwest: Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Indiana, …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Northeast | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Not only does the Northeast have a long and rich history, there are some colleges in the region that existed before the US was officially founded! Today, the Northeast is known for its prestigious and state-of-the-art colleges. We’re considering the following states as part of the Northeast: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode …

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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Northwest | 2020 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Northwest region has a beautifully diverse geography filled with national parks and hiking trails. A place known for innovation, nature, unique culture, and hard work, it also has a multitude of great colleges.  For the purposes of this list, we’ve included the following states as part of the Northwest region: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, …