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Hidden Gems in the Northwest
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Hidden Gems in the Northwest | 2019

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Northwestern region of the United States is known for unique landscapes and lifestyles, but there’s one aspect that doesn’t get the attention it deserves—colleges! Which is why we decided to highlight some of the best hidden gem schools in the Northwest. For this list, we’ve included the following states as part of the Northwest: …
Hidden Gems in the US
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Hidden Gems in the US | 2019

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
In our most prestigious Hidden Gems list, we’ve featured the highest ranking gem school in each state—including Washington DC. These schools are truly diamonds in the rough! At College Raptor, we help students find colleges that fit them financially, socially, and academically–which means looking at more than just big name universities. That’s why we’re drawing …
Top 10 Most Valuable Colleges for Computer Science
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Top 10 Most Valuable Colleges for Computer Science | 2019 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Computer Science is a massively popular field of study, with many specializations and career applications for students to pursue.  We wanted to highlight schools that gave computer science students enough “bang for their buck.” We took the college’s average median pay and subtracted that national average starting salary of computer science majors ($62,633), if the …
Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southwest
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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southwest | 2019 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Southwest region of the United States is full of interesting history, beautiful landscapes, and plenty of great colleges and universities. And some of the countries best colleges are located in the Southwest! For the purposes of this list, we consider the following states to make up the Southwest: Southern California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, …
Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southeast
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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southeast | 2019 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Southeastern United States offers a wide variety of colleges and universities. Known for its beautiful weather and rich cultural history, this diverse area has a higher education experience for every kind of student. For this list, the following states are considered in the Southeast region: Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, …
Top 25 Best Colleges in the Midwest
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Top 25 Best Colleges in the Midwest | 2019 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
America’s heartland has a lot to offer: friendly people, prosperous industries, and a host of amazing colleges. For the purposes of the list, we’ve included the following states: Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Here are College Raptor’s picks for the top 25 best colleges in the …

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