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#1 Best Colleges in America

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

location_on Cambridge, MA

• 4 Year •

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676 reviews

Senior: MIT offers an incredible learning environment filled with innovation, collaboration, and hands-on opportunities. I appreciated the diverse community, access to world-class professors, and ... Read 676 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 5% • Net price $21,519 • SAT range 1510-1580

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#2 Best Colleges in America

Harvard University

location_on Cambridge, MA

• 4 Year •

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1,240 reviews

Junior: The academic atmosphere at Harvard is unmatched. The historical significance combined with cutting-edge research makes every day feel like you're part of something historic. The network you build here is ... Read 1,240 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 4% • Net price $18,900 • SAT range 1480-1580

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#3 Best Colleges in America

Stanford University

location_on Stanford, CA

• 4 Year •

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982 reviews

Senior: Stanford's entrepreneurial spirit is contagious. From world-class faculty to Silicon Valley connections, you get everything you need to turn ideas into reality. The campus is stunning and ... Read 982 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 4% • Net price $16,562 • SAT range 1500-1570

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#4 Best Colleges in America

Yale University

location_on New Haven, CT

• 4 Year •

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845 reviews

Sophomore: Yale's residential college system creates a tight-knit community within a large university. The liberal arts education is second to none, and the professors genuinely care about teaching ... Read 845 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 5% • Net price $19,200 • SAT range 1470-1560

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#5 Best Colleges in America

Princeton University

location_on Princeton, NJ

• 4 Year •

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712 reviews

Senior: Princeton offers a unique combination of small-class intimacy and world-class research. The thesis requirement for seniors is challenging but incredibly rewarding. The campus feels like a ... Read 712 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 4% • Net price $17,800 • SAT range 1490-1570

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#6 Best Colleges in America

Columbia University

location_on New York, NY

• 4 Year •

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1,102 reviews

Junior: Being in the heart of New York City gives Columbia students unmatched access to internships, cultural events, and networking. The Core Curriculum provides a strong foundation in the humanities ... Read 1,102 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 4% • Net price $22,700 • SAT range 1480-1560

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#7 Best Colleges in America

University of Chicago

location_on Chicago, IL

• 4 Year •

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598 reviews

Senior: UChicago is for students who genuinely love learning. The intellectual rigor is real — class discussions are intense and stimulating. The quarter system keeps things fast-paced ... Read 598 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 6% • Net price $20,400 • SAT range 1500-1570

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#8 Best Colleges in America

Duke University

location_on Durham, NC

• 4 Year •

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887 reviews

Junior: Duke strikes the perfect balance between academics and campus life. The school spirit around basketball is electric, and the research opportunities are plentiful even for undergrads ... Read 887 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 6% • Net price $23,100 • SAT range 1470-1560

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#9 Best Colleges in America

Johns Hopkins University

location_on Baltimore, MD

• 4 Year •

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756 reviews

Senior: Johns Hopkins is a research powerhouse with incredible resources in science and medicine. The pre-med track is rigorous but well-supported, and the hospital proximity provides unmatched clinical ... Read 756 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 7% • Net price $24,300 • SAT range 1480-1560

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#10 Best Colleges in America

California Institute of Technology

location_on Pasadena, CA

• 4 Year •

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312 reviews

Senior: Caltech is incredibly intense but deeply rewarding for anyone passionate about science and engineering. The small class sizes mean you get to know your professors personally, and the collaborative ... Read 312 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 3% • Net price $19,500 • SAT range 1530-1580

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#11 Best Colleges in America

University of Pennsylvania

location_on Philadelphia, PA

• 4 Year •

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934 reviews

Junior: Wharton's reputation is well-earned, but Penn offers so much more. The interdisciplinary approach lets you take classes across all four schools. Philadelphia is a great college city with ... Read 934 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 6% • Net price $22,100 • SAT range 1460-1560

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#12 Best Colleges in America

Northwestern University

location_on Evanston, IL

• 4 Year •

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821 reviews

Sophomore: Northwestern's quarter system is fast-paced but lets you explore a wide range of subjects. The journalism and performing arts programs are top-notch. Being close to Chicago gives you the best ... Read 821 reviews

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• Acceptance rate 7% • Net price $25,200 • SAT range 1440-1550

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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676 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 5%

Popular Major Computer Science

Students 11,000+

language www.mit.edu

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard University

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1,240 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 4%

Popular Major Economics

Students 20,000+

language www.harvard.edu

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Stanford, California

Stanford University

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982 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 4%

Popular Major Computer Science

Students 17,000+

language www.stanford.edu

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New Haven, Connecticut

Yale University

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845 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 5%

Popular Major Political Science

Students 14,000+

language www.yale.edu

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Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton University

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712 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 4%

Popular Major Public Policy

Students 8,000+

language www.princeton.edu

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New York City, New York

Columbia University

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1,102 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 4%

Popular Major Economics

Students 33,000+

language www.columbia.edu

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Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago

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598 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 6%

Popular Major Economics

Students 17,000+

language www.uchicago.edu

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Durham, North Carolina

Duke University

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887 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 6%

Popular Major Biology

Students 16,000+

language www.duke.edu

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Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University

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756 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 7%

Popular Major Biomedical Engineering

Students 27,000+

language www.jhu.edu

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Pasadena, California

California Institute of Technology

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312 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 3%

Popular Major Physics

Students 2,200+

language www.caltech.edu

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

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934 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 6%

Popular Major Finance

Students 22,000+

language www.upenn.edu

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Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University

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821 reviews

Type Private · 4 Year

Acceptance 7%

Popular Major Journalism

Students 22,000+

language www.northwestern.edu

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