The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S.
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Stanford University
4 Year
Stanford, CA
1,117
1 Best Colleges in America
Freshman: Stanford is a beautiful, welcoming place where everyone is welcome! There is an overwhelming sense of community to be found by anyone from any background, and academics are challenging and prepare you for anything you may want to pursue after college. The atmosphere and school spirit are always lively, and it's an overall great place to be.
Read 1,117 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
5% Acceptance Rate
$16,695 Net Price
1380-1580 SAT Range
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4 Year
Cambridge, MA
595
Freshman: Stanford is a beautiful, welcoming place where everyone is welcome! There is an overwhelming sense of community to be found by anyone from any background, and academics are challenging and prepare you for anything you may want to pursue after college. The atmosphere and school spirit are always lively, and it's an overall great place to be.
Read 1,117 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
5% Acceptance Rate
$16,695 Net Price
1380-1580 SAT Range
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4 Year
Cambridge, MA
595
2 Best Colleges in America
Niche User: There were some crucial facts about MIT which made me apply for it. Here are they:
1. My first choice is chemical engineering and I always adored to conduct researches in laboratories. Therefore, when I applied to colleges, first of all, I looked if they have good undergraduate research opportunities. In MIT with the help of UROP, I could start researching even from the freshman class.
2. Its pass no record style of educating freshmen. There is no grading in the first semester. Instead, one gets "Pass" or "Fail" in his or her transcript. It allows students not to stress too much on grades, but explore the university and majors.
3. Of course, it is the best university in the field of chemical engineering. Top notch professors, smart peers, and the best laboratories make MIT unique.
4. It's financially available for all international students. MIT's need-blind policy makes it affordable for all who want to attend it.
I hope it helps!
Read 595 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
8% Acceptance Rate
$21,576 Net Price
1460-1590 SAT Range
Harvard University
4 Year
Cambridge, MA
652
Niche User: There were some crucial facts about MIT which made me apply for it. Here are they:
1. My first choice is chemical engineering and I always adored to conduct researches in laboratories. Therefore, when I applied to colleges, first of all, I looked if they have good undergraduate research opportunities. In MIT with the help of UROP, I could start researching even from the freshman class.
2. Its pass no record style of educating freshmen. There is no grading in the first semester. Instead, one gets "Pass" or "Fail" in his or her transcript. It allows students not to stress too much on grades, but explore the university and majors.
3. Of course, it is the best university in the field of chemical engineering. Top notch professors, smart peers, and the best laboratories make MIT unique.
4. It's financially available for all international students. MIT's need-blind policy makes it affordable for all who want to attend it.
I hope it helps!
Read 595 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
8% Acceptance Rate
$21,576 Net Price
1460-1590 SAT Range
Harvard University
4 Year
Cambridge, MA
652
3 Best Colleges in America
Alum: Harvard University offers the most incredible experience for its students. From the rich history to the esteemed faculty to the vibrant atmosphere of Harvard Square, it is truly one of a kind and inspiring. During my time at Harvard, I got to dance to Gangnam Style with Psy, read a Gutenberg Bible, study and work under my hero, perform fMRIs, and eat brunch in what is essentially the Great Hall of Hogwarts. I cannot begin to tell you the opportunities available here nor what you will learn from working and studying alongside people from all over the world. Harvard also tries to promote diversity further by offering a needs-blind application process and a financial aid package that guarantees you will not have to turn down your acceptance due to financial hardship! Harvard truly takes care of its students, giving them every opportunity imaginable and giving them an experience they will never forget.
Read 652 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
5% Acceptance Rate
$16,205 Net Price
1430-1600 SAT Range
Yale University
4 Year
New Haven, CT
939
Alum: Harvard University offers the most incredible experience for its students. From the rich history to the esteemed faculty to the vibrant atmosphere of Harvard Square, it is truly one of a kind and inspiring. During my time at Harvard, I got to dance to Gangnam Style with Psy, read a Gutenberg Bible, study and work under my hero, perform fMRIs, and eat brunch in what is essentially the Great Hall of Hogwarts. I cannot begin to tell you the opportunities available here nor what you will learn from working and studying alongside people from all over the world. Harvard also tries to promote diversity further by offering a needs-blind application process and a financial aid package that guarantees you will not have to turn down your acceptance due to financial hardship! Harvard truly takes care of its students, giving them every opportunity imaginable and giving them an experience they will never forget.
Read 652 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
5% Acceptance Rate
$16,205 Net Price
1430-1600 SAT Range
Yale University
4 Year
New Haven, CT
939
4 Best Colleges in America
Works Here: Yale is a highly diverse university with exceptionally friendly and helpful faculty, staff, and students. The food is beyond exceptional, taking sustainability, food waste, health, and nutrition in mind when it comes to every dish. I'm always learning new things each time I step foot on campus. I can't say enough about this place!
Read 939 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
6% Acceptance Rate
$18,319 Net Price
1420-1600 SAT Range
Rice University
4 Year
Houston, TX
991
Works Here: Yale is a highly diverse university with exceptionally friendly and helpful faculty, staff, and students. The food is beyond exceptional, taking sustainability, food waste, health, and nutrition in mind when it comes to every dish. I'm always learning new things each time I step foot on campus. I can't say enough about this place!
Read 939 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
6% Acceptance Rate
$18,319 Net Price
1420-1600 SAT Range
Rice University
4 Year
Houston, TX
991
5 Best Colleges in America
Sophomore: Rice is incredible. The people are so friendly and collaborative, and the residential college system gives you an automatic support system and built-in friends/family. While people are smart, the atmosphere is close-knit and not cutthroat, which I've come to realize is hugely important when I hear my friends at other top universities talk about the pressure and competition they suffer through. The academics aren't easy- especially the STEM programs, which are structured to be some of the most rigorous in the country, but that's why we have such a good reputation and ease with post-graduation placements. Compared to other colleges, there's a lot of freedom with social life/partying and distribution requirements. Overall, the campus is beautiful and quality of life (dorms/food/area) very high. I love Rice and wouldn't go anywhere else!
Read 991 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
15% Acceptance Rate
$22,061 Net Price
1410-1570 SAT Range
Princeton University
4 Year
Princeton, NJ
396
Sophomore: Rice is incredible. The people are so friendly and collaborative, and the residential college system gives you an automatic support system and built-in friends/family. While people are smart, the atmosphere is close-knit and not cutthroat, which I've come to realize is hugely important when I hear my friends at other top universities talk about the pressure and competition they suffer through. The academics aren't easy- especially the STEM programs, which are structured to be some of the most rigorous in the country, but that's why we have such a good reputation and ease with post-graduation placements. Compared to other colleges, there's a lot of freedom with social life/partying and distribution requirements. Overall, the campus is beautiful and quality of life (dorms/food/area) very high. I love Rice and wouldn't go anywhere else!
Read 991 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
15% Acceptance Rate
$22,061 Net Price
1410-1570 SAT Range
Princeton University
4 Year
Princeton, NJ
396
6 Best Colleges in America
Freshman: As an entering student, I visited Princeton University in the middle of April. The campus is coated in blossoming trees, while the buildings are old yet renovated inside. The air is cool and moist, but not humid like southeast Texas.
Another thing I enjoy is the commitment to sustainability, especially in projects abroad and the dining hall food. The Princeton Environmental Institute does classes with local farmers using a variety of methods and chefs from many culinary backgrounds.
What I like most about Princeton is the community. My host and his friends had endless intellectual and personal discussions and readily invited me into their part of Princeton.
Read 396 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
7% Acceptance Rate
$17,732 Net Price
1400-1590 SAT Range
University of Pennsylvania
4 Year
Philadelphia, PA
1,146
Freshman: As an entering student, I visited Princeton University in the middle of April. The campus is coated in blossoming trees, while the buildings are old yet renovated inside. The air is cool and moist, but not humid like southeast Texas.
Another thing I enjoy is the commitment to sustainability, especially in projects abroad and the dining hall food. The Princeton Environmental Institute does classes with local farmers using a variety of methods and chefs from many culinary backgrounds.
What I like most about Princeton is the community. My host and his friends had endless intellectual and personal discussions and readily invited me into their part of Princeton.
Read 396 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
7% Acceptance Rate
$17,732 Net Price
1400-1590 SAT Range
University of Pennsylvania
4 Year
Philadelphia, PA
1,146
7 Best Colleges in America
Senior: I loved the academics. The academics were challenging, and I had to grow comfortable with not getting A's like I did in high school. The professors were very engaged and wanted to see their students do well. I was also a varsity athlete and found the facilities to be amazing! I joined Greek life and found it to be very rewarding. The greek life at Penn is much more laid back than some other schools. I had work study jobs throughout my time at Penn, which I found enabled me to get a handle on the work world while also pursuing my studies and academics.
Read 1,146 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
9% Acceptance Rate
$22,944 Net Price
1380-1570 SAT Range
Brown University
4 Year
Providence, RI
941
Senior: I loved the academics. The academics were challenging, and I had to grow comfortable with not getting A's like I did in high school. The professors were very engaged and wanted to see their students do well. I was also a varsity athlete and found the facilities to be amazing! I joined Greek life and found it to be very rewarding. The greek life at Penn is much more laid back than some other schools. I had work study jobs throughout my time at Penn, which I found enabled me to get a handle on the work world while also pursuing my studies and academics.
Read 1,146 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
9% Acceptance Rate
$22,944 Net Price
1380-1570 SAT Range
Brown University
4 Year
Providence, RI
941
8 Best Colleges in America
Sophomore: Brown University is an amazing place to go for undergrad. There's simply nowhere else that I'd rather spend four years learning and growing as a person. The open curriculum allows for lots of exploration and risk-taking in the classroom, and this culture bleeds into student life as well. The environment here is very relaxed and collaborative, and the students here are kind, accepting, and fun. And coming from a SoCal kid, the weather isn't even that bad! I've only been at Brown for one year, but I'm so glad I made the choice to come here when I was deciding between colleges last April.
Read 941 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
9% Acceptance Rate
$25,264 Net Price
1370-1570 SAT Range
Bowdoin College
4 Year
Brunswick, ME
659
Sophomore: Brown University is an amazing place to go for undergrad. There's simply nowhere else that I'd rather spend four years learning and growing as a person. The open curriculum allows for lots of exploration and risk-taking in the classroom, and this culture bleeds into student life as well. The environment here is very relaxed and collaborative, and the students here are kind, accepting, and fun. And coming from a SoCal kid, the weather isn't even that bad! I've only been at Brown for one year, but I'm so glad I made the choice to come here when I was deciding between colleges last April.
Read 941 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
9% Acceptance Rate
$25,264 Net Price
1370-1570 SAT Range
Bowdoin College
4 Year
Brunswick, ME
659
9 Best Colleges in America
Niche User: I love the fact that Bowdoin is a small, liberal arts college. I am someone who thrives in close teacher-student relationships, and Bowdoin provides me with such an opportunity. Further, the College's emphasizes on career development is really important. For instance, Bowdoin displays fashion shows among students and faculty to learn "what to wear and what not to wear for an interview." Further, even though Bowdoin does not have a Journalism program, they do have an English major, and also the opportunity to create one's own program/major.
Read 659 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
15% Acceptance Rate
$24,888 Net Price
1360-1510 SAT Range
California Institute of Technology
4 Year
Pasadena, CA
107
Niche User: I love the fact that Bowdoin is a small, liberal arts college. I am someone who thrives in close teacher-student relationships, and Bowdoin provides me with such an opportunity. Further, the College's emphasizes on career development is really important. For instance, Bowdoin displays fashion shows among students and faculty to learn "what to wear and what not to wear for an interview." Further, even though Bowdoin does not have a Journalism program, they do have an English major, and also the opportunity to create one's own program/major.
Read 659 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
15% Acceptance Rate
$24,888 Net Price
1360-1510 SAT Range
California Institute of Technology
4 Year
Pasadena, CA
107
10 Best Colleges in America
Alum: If you like science and tech, this is the place to go. The small school makes professors, research, work-study, and other opportunities more available. You learn to work with others to get through the academics which are tough, but you ultimately come out with a great sense of accomplishment. It is not the right school for everyone but if you want to major in science or engineering, it would be hard to find a better place.
Read 107 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
8% Acceptance Rate
$26,839 Net Price
1510-1600 SAT Range
Columbia University
4 Year
New York, NY
1,122
Alum: If you like science and tech, this is the place to go. The small school makes professors, research, work-study, and other opportunities more available. You learn to work with others to get through the academics which are tough, but you ultimately come out with a great sense of accomplishment. It is not the right school for everyone but if you want to major in science or engineering, it would be hard to find a better place.
Read 107 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
8% Acceptance Rate
$26,839 Net Price
1510-1600 SAT Range
Columbia University
4 Year
New York, NY
1,122
11 Best Colleges in America
Niche User: I visited Columbia at the end of March with a group and loved the vibe of the campus. Although I want to be as close as I can to or in the city, my ideal college campus needs to look like a university setting. NYU, on the other hand, is right in the middle of the city and sometimes you can't tell where the buildings are without the NYU flags. I liked Columbia much better in that sense and I personally do not need to vouch for the education standard because we all know an ideal place to go for an intelligent, hard-working student. Walking around the main area made me feel like I belonged there!
Read 1,122 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
7% Acceptance Rate
$22,973 Net Price
1410-1590 SAT Range
Duke University
4 Year
Durham, NC
1,037
Niche User: I visited Columbia at the end of March with a group and loved the vibe of the campus. Although I want to be as close as I can to or in the city, my ideal college campus needs to look like a university setting. NYU, on the other hand, is right in the middle of the city and sometimes you can't tell where the buildings are without the NYU flags. I liked Columbia much better in that sense and I personally do not need to vouch for the education standard because we all know an ideal place to go for an intelligent, hard-working student. Walking around the main area made me feel like I belonged there!
Read 1,122 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
7% Acceptance Rate
$22,973 Net Price
1410-1590 SAT Range
Duke University
4 Year
Durham, NC
1,037
12 Best Colleges in America
Freshman: Choosing to go to Duke has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. Its campus is BEAUTIFUL; we have lush gardens and there are so many birds here, from towhees to even the occasional hawk. The opportunities here to get involved are almost overwhelming. We have this program called DukeEngage where students go to all parts of the world to work with communities through research and volunteer work. I will actually be going to Costa Rica this summer to help in rainforest restoration and conservation through this program! But what I truly love most about this school is its students. The atmosphere here is not competitive but collaborative. I came to Duke feeling insecure about my qualifications compared to those of the other incoming freshman. But never once did I feel belittled or patronized. Students here want each other to succeed, we want to see each other grow and challenge ourselves to improve. Here at Duke, 'Southern Hospitality' is the real deal!
Read 1,037 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
11% Acceptance Rate
$19,950 Net Price
1380-1570 SAT Range
Vanderbilt University
4 Year
Nashville, TN
1,188
Freshman: Choosing to go to Duke has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. Its campus is BEAUTIFUL; we have lush gardens and there are so many birds here, from towhees to even the occasional hawk. The opportunities here to get involved are almost overwhelming. We have this program called DukeEngage where students go to all parts of the world to work with communities through research and volunteer work. I will actually be going to Costa Rica this summer to help in rainforest restoration and conservation through this program! But what I truly love most about this school is its students. The atmosphere here is not competitive but collaborative. I came to Duke feeling insecure about my qualifications compared to those of the other incoming freshman. But never once did I feel belittled or patronized. Students here want each other to succeed, we want to see each other grow and challenge ourselves to improve. Here at Duke, 'Southern Hospitality' is the real deal!
Read 1,037 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
11% Acceptance Rate
$19,950 Net Price
1380-1570 SAT Range
Vanderbilt University
4 Year
Nashville, TN
1,188
13 Best Colleges in America
Graduate Student: I am admitted to the school of nursing in preparation mode for classes to begin. The organization of the program is excellent with details, ease of navigation, access to staff and professors, and the provision of so many resources for your success! They have thought of everything, so I can prepare to the fullest and once on campus, I will be able to focus on learning and achieving my degree.
Read 1,188 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
11% Acceptance Rate
$23,150 Net Price
1420-1590 SAT Range
Washington University in St. Louis
4 Year
Saint Louis, MO
1,368
Graduate Student: I am admitted to the school of nursing in preparation mode for classes to begin. The organization of the program is excellent with details, ease of navigation, access to staff and professors, and the provision of so many resources for your success! They have thought of everything, so I can prepare to the fullest and once on campus, I will be able to focus on learning and achieving my degree.
Read 1,188 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
11% Acceptance Rate
$23,150 Net Price
1420-1590 SAT Range
Washington University in St. Louis
4 Year
Saint Louis, MO
1,368
14 Best Colleges in America
Senior: WashU has opened up a lot of doors for me in terms of career exploration and pursuit. They have fantastic opportunities for research, community engagement, and intellectual pursuit. I think that they prepare their students well for life post-graduation, but I do think that the school needs to work on its accessibility to students from more diverse socioeconomic backgrounds!
Read 1,368 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
17% Acceptance Rate
$28,824 Net Price
1400-1570 SAT Range
Dartmouth College
4 Year
Hanover, NH
672
Senior: WashU has opened up a lot of doors for me in terms of career exploration and pursuit. They have fantastic opportunities for research, community engagement, and intellectual pursuit. I think that they prepare their students well for life post-graduation, but I do think that the school needs to work on its accessibility to students from more diverse socioeconomic backgrounds!
Read 1,368 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
17% Acceptance Rate
$28,824 Net Price
1400-1570 SAT Range
Dartmouth College
4 Year
Hanover, NH
672
15 Best Colleges in America
Freshman: Dartmouth is simply wonderful. It has such a wonderfully cozy and collaborative atmosphere, which combined with the unparalleled focus on undergraduate students makes it the best college there is. The only thing people should be aware of is that there will be a large number of wealthy students, so be prepared to face some new socioeconomic diversity. Overall, it is such a safe and fun college set in a beautiful part of the country!
Read 672 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
11% Acceptance Rate
$21,177 Net Price
1350-1560 SAT Range
University of Notre Dame
4 Year
Notre Dame, IN
1,251
Freshman: Dartmouth is simply wonderful. It has such a wonderfully cozy and collaborative atmosphere, which combined with the unparalleled focus on undergraduate students makes it the best college there is. The only thing people should be aware of is that there will be a large number of wealthy students, so be prepared to face some new socioeconomic diversity. Overall, it is such a safe and fun college set in a beautiful part of the country!
Read 672 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
11% Acceptance Rate
$21,177 Net Price
1350-1560 SAT Range
University of Notre Dame
4 Year
Notre Dame, IN
1,251
16 Best Colleges in America
Alum: Notre Dame is an amazing place to get a high-quality education with a great reputation and a close-knit community feels with fun and spirited student life. It’s not necessary to be Catholic and people who aren’t religious at all won’t feel excluded, but it is especially amazing for people who are religious. I myself am not very religious but was raised in the faith and do appreciate it, so I enjoyed being around it and taking the required Theology and Philosophy courses. Everyone is extremely nice and collaborative! Very smart people here and caring professors. Single-sex dorms is a negative as well as fewer opportunities for medical professions, as there is no hospital or medical focus here. I would say it’s best for business, engineering, or liberal arts. Although science is still good here and people get into great grad programs no matter what they want to continue studying!
Read 1,251 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
19% Acceptance Rate
$26,683 Net Price
1350-1540 SAT Range
University of Chicago
4 Year
Chicago, IL
1,128
Alum: Notre Dame is an amazing place to get a high-quality education with a great reputation and a close-knit community feels with fun and spirited student life. It’s not necessary to be Catholic and people who aren’t religious at all won’t feel excluded, but it is especially amazing for people who are religious. I myself am not very religious but was raised in the faith and do appreciate it, so I enjoyed being around it and taking the required Theology and Philosophy courses. Everyone is extremely nice and collaborative! Very smart people here and caring professors. Single-sex dorms is a negative as well as fewer opportunities for medical professions, as there is no hospital or medical focus here. I would say it’s best for business, engineering, or liberal arts. Although science is still good here and people get into great grad programs no matter what they want to continue studying!
Read 1,251 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
19% Acceptance Rate
$26,683 Net Price
1350-1540 SAT Range
University of Chicago
4 Year
Chicago, IL
1,128
17 Best Colleges in America
Alum: It's nice to see that the University has increased campus diversity of financial aid resources for families that will make the campus more diverse in terms of student backgrounds. I enjoyed my time in college housing a lot! Get involved with your house - go on house trips, play intramural sports, take on a leadership position. If you need something - speak up and ask for it! You really can have a say in your university. Don't be shy to speak up and ask questions. The University can only continue to improve with that kind of input.
Read 1,128 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
8% Acceptance Rate
$31,068 Net Price
1450-1600 SAT Range
Pomona College
4 Year
Claremont, CA
360
Alum: It's nice to see that the University has increased campus diversity of financial aid resources for families that will make the campus more diverse in terms of student backgrounds. I enjoyed my time in college housing a lot! Get involved with your house - go on house trips, play intramural sports, take on a leadership position. If you need something - speak up and ask for it! You really can have a say in your university. Don't be shy to speak up and ask questions. The University can only continue to improve with that kind of input.
Read 1,128 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
8% Acceptance Rate
$31,068 Net Price
1450-1600 SAT Range
Pomona College
4 Year
Claremont, CA
360
18 Best Colleges in America
Sophomore: I'm only a sophomore, but I've gotten involved with research for all four semesters, received internship funding, had expenses for two conferences paid for, was actively involved in an award-winning Mock Trial without any experience, and learned how to play the violin through free private music lessons. I've also been able to go to Los Angeles often for endless entertainment, natural beauty, and incredible eats. This place may be tiny, but it is bustling with opportunity. The academic experience is robust, with professors who love to teach and peers who love to learn. The Claremont Colleges add so much depth, and each is distinctive enough to venture out to and seek out a new perspective. I had my choice of attending a world-renowned university over here, but I could see the difference in how the undergraduates were valued. The only thing I wish was different was the lack of name brand- Pomona is so unknown by most! Still, if you are willing to work hard, you can go anywhere from here.
Read 360 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
9% Acceptance Rate
$18,140 Net Price
1340-1540 SAT Range
University of Southern California
4 Year
Los Angeles, CA
3,462
Sophomore: I'm only a sophomore, but I've gotten involved with research for all four semesters, received internship funding, had expenses for two conferences paid for, was actively involved in an award-winning Mock Trial without any experience, and learned how to play the violin through free private music lessons. I've also been able to go to Los Angeles often for endless entertainment, natural beauty, and incredible eats. This place may be tiny, but it is bustling with opportunity. The academic experience is robust, with professors who love to teach and peers who love to learn. The Claremont Colleges add so much depth, and each is distinctive enough to venture out to and seek out a new perspective. I had my choice of attending a world-renowned university over here, but I could see the difference in how the undergraduates were valued. The only thing I wish was different was the lack of name brand- Pomona is so unknown by most! Still, if you are willing to work hard, you can go anywhere from here.
Read 360 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
9% Acceptance Rate
$18,140 Net Price
1340-1540 SAT Range
University of Southern California
4 Year
Los Angeles, CA
3,462
19 Best Colleges in America
Senior: I LOVE this school. The professors are amazing and are always willing to meet with their students to give them additional help. There are tons of club activities and extracurricular activities to join. There is something here for everyone. Additionally, the staff is so nice and helpful! The health center is amazing and the food options in the area are great! It isn't in the nicest area, but the school does a great job of keeping their students safe.
Read 3,462 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
17% Acceptance Rate
$32,932 Net Price
1280-1500 SAT Range
Cornell University
4 Year
Ithaca, NY
1,783
Senior: I LOVE this school. The professors are amazing and are always willing to meet with their students to give them additional help. There are tons of club activities and extracurricular activities to join. There is something here for everyone. Additionally, the staff is so nice and helpful! The health center is amazing and the food options in the area are great! It isn't in the nicest area, but the school does a great job of keeping their students safe.
Read 3,462 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
17% Acceptance Rate
$32,932 Net Price
1280-1500 SAT Range
Cornell University
4 Year
Ithaca, NY
1,783
20 Best Colleges in America
Alum: Below are 3 things I consider Cornell as a great investment.
1. reputation
Every people, including people at work, recognizes me as a "smart Cornell girl"
2. Food
Food at Cornell is very delicious. It is just like a buffet! Compared to all other school cafeterias I have visited, I think Cornell has one of the best campus foods in the United States.
3. Friends / Networks
Of course, friends and networks are the most important above all. Because it is a private Ivy-league school, all smart and mostly above middle-class students gather around school networks, which I assume will be very powerful for a future career.
Read 1,783 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
14% Acceptance Rate
$30,014 Net Price
1330-1530 SAT Range
Northwestern University
4 Year
Evanston, IL
1,290
Alum: Below are 3 things I consider Cornell as a great investment.
1. reputation
Every people, including people at work, recognizes me as a "smart Cornell girl"
2. Food
Food at Cornell is very delicious. It is just like a buffet! Compared to all other school cafeterias I have visited, I think Cornell has one of the best campus foods in the United States.
3. Friends / Networks
Of course, friends and networks are the most important above all. Because it is a private Ivy-league school, all smart and mostly above middle-class students gather around school networks, which I assume will be very powerful for a future career.
Read 1,783 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
14% Acceptance Rate
$30,014 Net Price
1330-1530 SAT Range
Northwestern University
4 Year
Evanston, IL
1,290
21 Best Colleges in America
Alum: I attended Northwestern because of the music program and the professor I would be working with. My professor was amazing, and so was the music program as a whole. I was able to pursue a double major with an outside field, and while it was difficult and busy, the administration helped me every quarter by allowing me to take extra classes to finish on time. The campus is beautiful, but there is always construction. It is not a huge party school, but there are parties and lots of other ways to have fun. I loved the proximity to Chicago and the public transit system. Overall, I liked the student body. There was a general hard work ethic, and though my majors weren't particularly competitive, I know there were some that were fairly cut-throat. The mental health services can be improved upon, but I felt that NU was a very accepting, diverse, and progressive school overall. Financial aid was great, and getting better!
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A+Overall Niche Grade
11% Acceptance Rate
$29,326 Net Price
1400-1560 SAT Range
Tufts University
4 Year
Medford, MA
876
Alum: I attended Northwestern because of the music program and the professor I would be working with. My professor was amazing, and so was the music program as a whole. I was able to pursue a double major with an outside field, and while it was difficult and busy, the administration helped me every quarter by allowing me to take extra classes to finish on time. The campus is beautiful, but there is always construction. It is not a huge party school, but there are parties and lots of other ways to have fun. I loved the proximity to Chicago and the public transit system. Overall, I liked the student body. There was a general hard work ethic, and though my majors weren't particularly competitive, I know there were some that were fairly cut-throat. The mental health services can be improved upon, but I felt that NU was a very accepting, diverse, and progressive school overall. Financial aid was great, and getting better!
Read 1,290 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
11% Acceptance Rate
$29,326 Net Price
1400-1560 SAT Range
Tufts University
4 Year
Medford, MA
876
22 Best Colleges in America
Niche User: I'm a current Tufts 1+4 Fellow. I took a bridge year to learn Spanish, experience a different country and culture, and give back to the international community. After graduating from high school and before beginning university I spent a year in Cuenca, Ecuador. I lived with a wonderful host family and volunteered with two different local organizations, a government branch, and a tech startup. The 1+4 Program is unique because Tufts covers all costs for students on financial aid. Thank you, Tufts!
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A+Overall Niche Grade
14% Acceptance Rate
$28,076 Net Price
1370-1520 SAT Range
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
4 Year
Ann Arbor, MI
3,940
Niche User: I'm a current Tufts 1+4 Fellow. I took a bridge year to learn Spanish, experience a different country and culture, and give back to the international community. After graduating from high school and before beginning university I spent a year in Cuenca, Ecuador. I lived with a wonderful host family and volunteered with two different local organizations, a government branch, and a tech startup. The 1+4 Program is unique because Tufts covers all costs for students on financial aid. Thank you, Tufts!
Read 876 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
14% Acceptance Rate
$28,076 Net Price
1370-1520 SAT Range
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
4 Year
Ann Arbor, MI
3,940
23 Best Colleges in America
Alum: The University of Michigan's motto is "Leaders and Best" and that's exactly what this school provides and produces. It provides the best professors, courses and college experiences and produces innovative leaders. My experience at this institution allowed for academic and personal growth, which has embedded quite a zealous spirit within me, especially in regard to the achievement of my future aspirations. I can't thank this school enough. To conclude, I recommend the University of Michigan to anyone willing to work hard, expand their mind and anyone who wishes to fulfill their dreams!
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A+Overall Niche Grade
29% Acceptance Rate
$16,107 Net Price
1310-1500 SAT Range
Georgetown University
4 Year
Washington, DC
1,101
24 Best Colleges in America
Sophomore: After my first year here, I'm absolutely certain that Georgetown is the place for me. Because social -- and often intellectual -- life centers around student organizations, I've had the chance to meet people who share my passions. In lieu of Greek life, student organizations host parties that foster a sense of community that centers around something deeper than hazing or a few Greek letters. The professors are caring and encourage you to think for yourself. Another thing I want to emphasize is the effect of Jesuit values. I was hesitant about them coming in because I'm not religious, but Georgetown doesn't shove religion down your throat. Rather, the school makes a concerted and largely successful effort to instill Jesuit values into all aspects of the community, such as the values of empathy, care, and intellectual risk-taking.
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A+Overall Niche Grade
17% Acceptance Rate
$26,625 Net Price
1320-1520 SAT Range
Carleton College
4 Year
Northfield, MN
473
25 Best Colleges in America
Sophomore: Carleton is a great liberal arts school with professors that care about the students as well as students that care about the students. It is a nice school if you want to go on a school outside of the city, but if you are a city person, then Carleton would not be the best place to be. Finally, the academics are very good!
Read 473 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
23% Acceptance Rate
$28,587 Net Price
1320-1540 SAT Range
Alum: The University of Michigan's motto is "Leaders and Best" and that's exactly what this school provides and produces. It provides the best professors, courses and college experiences and produces innovative leaders. My experience at this institution allowed for academic and personal growth, which has embedded quite a zealous spirit within me, especially in regard to the achievement of my future aspirations. I can't thank this school enough. To conclude, I recommend the University of Michigan to anyone willing to work hard, expand their mind and anyone who wishes to fulfill their dreams!
Read 3,940 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
29% Acceptance Rate
$16,107 Net Price
1310-1500 SAT Range
Georgetown University
4 Year
Washington, DC
1,101
24 Best Colleges in America
Sophomore: After my first year here, I'm absolutely certain that Georgetown is the place for me. Because social -- and often intellectual -- life centers around student organizations, I've had the chance to meet people who share my passions. In lieu of Greek life, student organizations host parties that foster a sense of community that centers around something deeper than hazing or a few Greek letters. The professors are caring and encourage you to think for yourself. Another thing I want to emphasize is the effect of Jesuit values. I was hesitant about them coming in because I'm not religious, but Georgetown doesn't shove religion down your throat. Rather, the school makes a concerted and largely successful effort to instill Jesuit values into all aspects of the community, such as the values of empathy, care, and intellectual risk-taking.
Read 1,101 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
17% Acceptance Rate
$26,625 Net Price
1320-1520 SAT Range
Carleton College
4 Year
Northfield, MN
473
25 Best Colleges in America
Sophomore: Carleton is a great liberal arts school with professors that care about the students as well as students that care about the students. It is a nice school if you want to go on a school outside of the city, but if you are a city person, then Carleton would not be the best place to be. Finally, the academics are very good!
Read 473 Reviews
A+Overall Niche Grade
23% Acceptance Rate
$28,587 Net Price
1320-1540 SAT Range
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