Princeton University

• Princeton, NJ
• 609-258-3000
• http://www.princeton.edu
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Chartered in 1746, Princeton University is one of the oldest colleges in the country and ranks No. 4 on this year's list. Nassau Hall, first among the historic buildings that adorn Princeton’s 500-acre campus in Princeton, NJ, served as the nation’s capitol building in 1783. Undergraduates may select from 36 academic departments. Nine current faculty members are Nobel Prize recipients. The university’s generous financial aid program provides grants and campus jobs in place of student loans. More »

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Pomona College

Pomona College


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The No. 1 college in the country this year, Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, CA, offering 47 majors and 600 classes. Established in 1887, it is the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of neighboring schools. Students can choose from over 2,000 classes offered through the consortium. Around 80% of students have taken a class at another Claremont school. More »

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At a Glance
Student Population: 1,610
Undergraduate Population: 1,610
Student to Faculty Ratioa: 7
Total Annual Costc: $62,632
In-State Tuitionc: $45,832
Out-of-State Tuitionc: $45,832
Percent on Financial Aidd: 68%
Average Grant Aid Received (FT/First-Time): $35,988
Percent Admittede: 14%
SAT Composite Rangef: 1380-1540
ACT Composite Rangef: 31-34

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#1 Overall
#1 in Private Colleges
#1 in the West
#26 in Grateful Grads
Forbes Financial Grade: A+

University of Washington

The University of Washington is one of the world’s preeminent public universities. Our impact on individuals, on our region, and on the world is profound — whether we are launching young people into a boundless future or confronting the grand challenges of our time through undaunted research and scholarship. Ranked number 10 in the world in Shanghai Jiao Tong University rankings and educating more than 54,000 students annually, our students and faculty work together to turn ideas into impact and in the process transform lives and our world. For more about our impact on the world, every day.

So what defines us — the students, faculty and community members at the University of Washington? Above all, it’s our belief in possibility and our unshakable optimism. It’s a connection to others, both near and far. It’s a hunger that pushes us to tackle challenges and pursue progress. It’s the conviction that together we can create a world of good. Join us on the journey.

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University of Virginia

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Virginia College. Your success starts here.
Are you ready to prepare for a new career? Virginia College offers over 20 career degree programs for convenient online learning. Your career success starts here.

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