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Rankings

Overall Experience

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1370
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$13,402
897
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$7,950
44
of 390 Most Transfer Students
1,650
466
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1960
165
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
12,351
88
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
3,434
69
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
18,450
160
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
2,400
1299
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
81.0 %
306
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
21.0 %
576
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.30 out of 10
526
of 2,158 Best Overall Student Experience
9.09 out of 10
235
of 2,159 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.58 out of 10

Academics

C+
Explain this grade
194
of 1,112 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.96 out of 10
689
of 1,113 Most Manageable Workloads
8.94 out of 10
670
of 1,119 Smartest Professors
9.24 out of 10
119
of 1,113 Best Course Variety
9.19 out of 10
567
of 1,111 Best Academic Advisers
9.05 out of 10
793
of 1,120 Most Caring Professors
9.06 out of 10
944
of 1,088 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
7.69 out of 10
745
of 1,117 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.20 out of 10
533
of 1,114 Most Available Classes
8.80 out of 10
111
of 1,112 Best Registration Process
9.04 out of 10
351
of 1,109 Best Technology in the Classroom
8.93 out of 10
600
of 1,097 Best Online Course Options
6.70 out of 10
355
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,700.0 %
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Athletics

A-
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451
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
8.44 out of 10
97
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
7.96 out of 10
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Campus Dining

B+
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216
of 1,093 Healthiest Dining Options
8.08 out of 10
423
of 1,091 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
7.58 out of 10
44
of 1,093 Best Late-Night Dining Options
8.47 out of 10
610
of 1,085 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
7.32 out of 10
134
of 1,101 Best Quality Food
8.04 out of 10
160
of 1,097 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.22 out of 10
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Campus Housing

A
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20
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
9.15 out of 10
215
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.55 out of 10
237
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.00 out of 10
324
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
9.04 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

B-
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1115
of 1,162 Best Campus Police
8.40 out of 10
966
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
1.66 out of 10
971
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
5.61 out of 10
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Computers

B+
Explain this grade
722
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
8.82 out of 10
38
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
9.17 out of 10
48
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
9.23 out of 10
77
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
8.96 out of 10
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Diversity

C+
Explain this grade
658
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.31 out of 10
400
of 1,112 Most Liberal Schools
7.73 out of 10
705
of 1,112 Most Conservative Schools
2.27 out of 10
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Drug Safety

B+
Explain this grade
185
of 822 Most Drug-Free Campuses
8.17 out of 10
702
of 837 Most Social Drinkers
2.71 out of 10
135
of 837 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
7.29 out of 10
194
of 857 Least Underage Drinkers
7.29 out of 10
127
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
9.03 out of 10
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Facilities

A-
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47
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
9.37 out of 10
23
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
9.15 out of 10
95
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
9.07 out of 10
132
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
8.93 out of 10
512
of 1,091 Best Library
8.70 out of 10
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Girls

B
Explain this grade
619
of 1,012 Hottest Girls
8.20 out of 10
656
of 1,024 Friendliest Girls
8.33 out of 10
334
of 1,016 Most Athletic Girls
8.47 out of 10
877
of 1,015 Smartest Girls
8.01 out of 10
248
of 1,011 Most Religious Girls
6.78 out of 10
689
of 1,016 Party Girls
8.02 out of 10
563
of 1,012 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.02 out of 10
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Greek Life

B
Explain this grade
759
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.24 out of 10
874
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
0.95 out of 10
761
of 934 Best Greek Housing
2.38 out of 10
284
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
7.71 out of 10
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Guys

B-
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909
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
7.73 out of 10
804
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
8.30 out of 10
609
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
8.60 out of 10
839
of 1,030 Smartest Guys
7.84 out of 10
412
of 1,024 Most Religious Guys
6.24 out of 10
830
of 1,030 Party Guys
7.91 out of 10
598
of 1,030 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.35 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B+
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308
of 998 Best Student Health Center
9.14 out of 10
281
of 975 Where Students Feel Safest
9.04 out of 10
799
of 996 Most Visible Campus Police
0.79 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

B
Explain this grade
208
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
8.46 out of 10
231
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.04 out of 10
382
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.32 out of 10
82
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.25 out of 10
208
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
7.53 out of 10
398
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
8.76 out of 10
605
of 1,155 Best Schools for City Living
7.33 out of 10
393
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.29 out of 10
293
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
8.72 out of 10
468
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.68 out of 10
187
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
7.98 out of 10
417
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.00 out of 10
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Nightlife

B-
Explain this grade
807
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
6.35 out of 10
273
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
3.65 out of 10
412
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
8.05 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

C+
Explain this grade
1015
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
7.79 out of 10
329
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.38 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

A-
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38
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
9.41 out of 10
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Parking

B+
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594
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
8.40 out of 10
905
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
6.33 out of 10
332
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
5.63 out of 10
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Transportation

A-
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23
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
9.49 out of 10
787
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.72 out of 10
599
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
7.73 out of 10
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Weather

C+
Explain this grade
60
of 482 Coldest Winters
6.00 out of 10
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