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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southwest US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Desert, sprawling cities, canyons, mountains, and more make up the rugged landscape of the Southwest. Many of the colleges in the area are as excellent as the geography is dynamic. We wanted to highlight some of the lesser-known Southwest colleges that deserve attention. To qualify as a Hidden Gem, a school must meet the following …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Rocky Mountains | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The Rocky Mountain Range spans over 3,000 miles from New Mexico to northern British Columbia in Canada. There are a lot of colleges in the Rocky Mountain area that are as mighty as the peaks themselves. However, some of those colleges aren’t household names yet. We wanted to highlight some amazing colleges among the Rockies. …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Great Lakes Region | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The Great Lakes are so impressive that they get an section of the US named after them. While the area is clearly well-known for the waters, some of the attention should be on the little but mighty Great Lakes colleges within the area. To qualify as a Hidden Gem, a school must meet the following …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Plains Region | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

America’s heartland is vast, fertile, and filled with a variety of industries. Additionally, it’s home to a bunch of amazing colleges. While some of those colleges are certainly household names, some aren’t quite as well known – though they should be! We wanted to feature some of the best colleges in the Plains region that …

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Hidden Gems Colleges in the Southeast | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

What do you think about when you hear “the Southeast?” Many think about southern hospitality, comfort food, warm weather, and history. You should add amazing colleges to that list. While there are powerhouse colleges in the Southeast, there are also a bunch of great schools that fly a more under the radar. That’s why we …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Mid-East US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Also known as the Mid-Atlantic region, this section of the East Coast has a host of incredible colleges — both known and relatively unknown. However, these “unknown” schools can be real diamonds in the rough, ideal opportunities just waiting for you to learn about all they have to offer. We wanted to celebrate the Hidden …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in New England | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

There are many well known, house-hold name colleges in New England. They are titans of higher education known the world over for their academics and reputation. However, there are just as many excellent colleges in the New England area that don’t receive as much attention as they deserve. That’s why we wanted to cast the spotlight …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The best treasures are worth looking for, and may even be hidden right beneath your nose. That’s true for colleges as well. The best college for you might be one you haven’t heard about yet! College Raptor is dedicated to showing students and families a wide array of college options. That’s why we wanted to …

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Top 25 Best Veteran-Friendly Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The brave men and women enlisted in the US military risk it all to protect their country. Returning to civilian life and higher education, however, can sometimes be difficult. Luckily there are many benefits available to veterans, and the schools on this list are the most supportive. We looked at the number of service programs …

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Top 25 Best Vaccine-Optional Colleges in the US | 2022 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

This COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the education landscape. From distance learning to virtual graduations, everything has changed. After over a year of social distancing, many colleges are reopening their campuses to students. But it begs the question: do they require their students to be vaccinated? We’ve gathered the top 25 colleges that are allowing their …