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2024 Best Colleges in America

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  1. #1 Best Colleges in America.

    Yale University

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    4 Year,

    NEW HAVEN, CT,

    1046 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says As someone who came from a low-income community and attended an underfunded high school, Yale is a dream come true. There are a plethora of resources for students with backgrounds like me, along with....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 5%,

    Net Price: $20,605,

    SAT Range: 1480-1580,

  2. #2 Best Colleges in America.

    Stanford University

    4 Year,

    STANFORD, CA,

    1276 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says My experience at Stanford University was incredibly enriching and transformative. The academic rigor challenged me to push my boundaries and think critically in diverse fields of study. The vibrant....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $14,402,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

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  4. #7 Best Colleges in America.

    University of Pennsylvania

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    4 Year,

    PHILADELPHIA, PA,

    1354 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I'm so grateful to have spent four years at Penn, a school that gave me opportunities I couldn't have imagined possible before. I studied abroad in France twice. I recorded two albums with my a....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $14,578,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

  5. #10 Best Colleges in America.

    Brown University

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    4 Year,

    PROVIDENCE, RI,

    1080 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Attending Brown University was an enriching and transformative experience. I cherished the vibrant community that fostered intellectual curiosity and diversity. The open curriculum allowed me to....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $25,028,

    SAT Range: 1460-1570,

  6. #12 Best Colleges in America.

    Georgetown University

    4 Year,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    1272 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says As a veteran student, this institution provided me with not just an education, but a comprehensive experience that intertwined academia with real-world exposure the federal government. Georgetown's...Internally, the university's vibrant school government allowed me to engage in student leadership and advocacy. Serving in various roles within the student body, I learned the importance of civic....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 12%,

    Net Price: $23,049,

    SAT Range: 1410-1550,

  7. #13 Best Colleges in America.

    Duke University

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    4 Year,

    DURHAM, NC,

    1205 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Other says My experience at Duke University was nothing short of exceptional. The university's commitment to academic excellence made it a truly enriching environment to be a part ofAcademic Rigor: Duke's rigorous academic programs challenged me to think critically and develop a deep understanding of my field of study.World-Class Faculty: The faculty members at Duke are experts in their respective fields, and their passion for teaching and research was evident in every class and interaction.Overall, my experience at Duke University was incredibly rewarding, and I am grateful for the opportunities it provided me to grow academically, personally, and professionally..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $27,297,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  8. #15 Best Colleges in America.

    Northwestern University

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    4 Year,

    EVANSTON, IL,

    1484 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Northwestern has an incredible network of professors who are preforming cutting-edge work in all their fields. Impressively, after an entire undergrad career there is only one professor who I would....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $29,999,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  9. #16 Best Colleges in America.

    Washington University in St. Louis

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    4 Year,

    SAINT LOUIS, MO,

    1569 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says The professors overall are engaged, available, and care about their students. Campus food services are not always the best (in terms of cafeteria food, the quality isn't bad. But there's not a ton of....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 13%,

    Net Price: $28,298,

    SAT Range: 1490-1570,

  10. #18 Best Colleges in America.

    Pomona College

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    4 Year,

    CLAREMONT, CA,

    422 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Having studied in a few places now, I can say that Pomona is utterly unique in the American higher-ed landscape. As an intimate liberal arts college situated in what is essentially a 6,000-person....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $17,000,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  11. #21 Best Colleges in America.

    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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    4 Year,

    ANN ARBOR, MI,

    4685 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says The University of Michigan has so many amazing things to offer. For starters, the academics are really good and well structured (with some exceptions of course). Additionally, the academic advisors....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 20%,

    Net Price: $19,205,

    SAT Range: 1340-1520,

  12. #23 Best Colleges in America.

    University of Chicago

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    4 Year,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    1290 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says At UChicago, I found the ideal blend of rigorous academics, preprofessional resources, and an extensive alumni network, which has paved the way for my dream job in private equity investment post...The academic program here is intellectually stimulating, challenging me to think critically and hone analytical skills. Collaborations with Booth Business School and the Harris School of Public...The university's preprofessional support at Career Advancement Office has been outstanding, guiding me through internships and career development. The alumni network, filled with successful...The University of Chicago has been the perfect launchpad for my education and career development, and I never regret taking the offer during RD a few years back..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $33,727,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  13. #24 Best Colleges in America.

    Johns Hopkins University

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    4 Year,

    BALTIMORE, MD,

    1404 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Johns Hopkins has top-notch academics/faculty and a truly global reach. Hopkins was a great place to go to graduate school (although definitely very challenging at times due to grade deflation and....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 8%,

    Net Price: $20,680,

    SAT Range: 1470-1560,

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