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2024 Best College Locations in America

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  1. #1 Best College Locations in America.

    Emmanuel College - Massachusetts

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    4 Year,

    BOSTON, MA,

    691 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I had a great experience at Emmanuel. The reasons I chose the school were because I wanted to major in Art Therapy and I wanted a smaller school with a closed campus. I enjoyed the small class sizes...The location of the school is one of the highlights. Located on the Fenway, it is close to other universities as well as the Museum of Fine Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner museum, and lots of parks. It...Finally, the education I received has served me well, especially being part of student groups that focus on service focused trips and social justice. I also appreciated the art faculty!.

    Read 691 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: C+,

    Acceptance Rate: 74%,

    Net Price: $28,133,

    SAT Range: 1150-1280,

  2. #2 Best College Locations in America.

    New York University

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    4 Year,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    5647 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says To start, living on my own in the city has been an authentic experience that has helped me grow as a young adult, taking on new responsibilities and meeting different people! Overall, college is what....

    Read 5647 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 13%,

    Net Price: $50,991,

    SAT Range: 1450-1570,

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  4. #4 Best College Locations in America.

    The New School

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    4 Year,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    646 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I genuinely enjoyed my time at The New School; despite the fact that the entirety of my time as a student there was affected by the global pandemic (I was a student from 2020-2023), I feel that I....

    Read 646 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 66%,

    Net Price: $43,547,

    SAT Range: 1150-1380,

  5. #5 Best College Locations in America.

    Simmons University

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    4 Year,

    BOSTON, MA,

    814 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Currently, I'm a student at Simmons University. While there's a lot wrong with the school (...Bartol), there are also some great things. All of my professors have been very dedicated to seeing me succeed, and are willing to put in extra time and effort to help me. Everyone I've met is either extremely friendly, or at least cordial, and I've made some of my best friends here. The dorms aren't great, but they also aren't awful. You can put in a work order, and usually, things get fixed. If you decorate, it will feel less like a jail cell. This school is STEM-focused, so humanities majors may find resources lacking, but the professors in humanities departments will acknowledge this.It's also great for LGBT students, as you won't be the minority. However, for POC students, there is work to be done. There are a lot of events specifically for POC students, though! Don't come if you're looking to party all the time. You have to go to MIT/BU frats, and the uber charges rack up fast!.

    Read 814 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Acceptance Rate: 84%,

    Net Price: $19,026,

    SAT Range: 1140-1360,

  6. #6 Best College Locations in America.

    George Washington University

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    4 Year,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    2205 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I only attended GW for my final year of grad school (and entirely online because of COVID), but I absolutely loved all of the professors, students, and content that I came into contact with through....

    Read 2205 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Acceptance Rate: 50%,

    Net Price: $31,240,

    SAT Range: 1310-1490,

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  8. #7 Best College Locations in America.

    Northeastern University

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    4 Year,

    BOSTON, MA,

    3685 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Northeastern provides lots of amenities to make students with different backgrounds comfortable. Lots of offerings help students feel supported in their mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 18%,

    Net Price: $38,927,

    SAT Range: 1430-1550,

  9. #10 Best College Locations in America.

    Fashion Institute of Technology

    4 Year,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    1644 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says The Fashion Institute of technology is very welcoming and vibrant. The campus has a palpable creative energy. So far, my journey at FIT has been an incredibly transformative one. This institution....

    Read 1644 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 52%,

    Net Price: $8,637,

  10. #12 Best College Locations in America.

    Point Loma Nazarene University

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    4 Year,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    1026 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Graduate Student says Point Loma Nazarene University excels in both academics and personal connection. Not only with students be able to find like-minded people, they will also have continuous support from professors and....

    Read 1026 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 84%,

    Net Price: $34,851,

    SAT Range: 1170-1350,

  11. #14 Best College Locations in America.

    Seattle University

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    4 Year,

    SEATTLE, WA,

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

    Featured Review: Freshman says A little expensive for the quality of education and resources there. Plenty of ADHD and special needs accommodations but services are hard to waitlist/access and the staff isn’t always helpful. Most....

    Read 997 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Acceptance Rate: 82%,

    Net Price: $36,671,

    SAT Range: 1120-1330,

  12. #15 Best College Locations in America.

    University of Colorado Denver

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    4 Year,

    DENVER, CO,

    1859 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Graduate Student says The University of Colorado Denver has a uniquely diverse and community-oriented campus that is made up of many cultures, backgrounds and orientations with a dedicated drive to engage everyone with....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 72%,

    Net Price: $14,630,

    SAT Range: 1030-1250,

  13. #16 Best College Locations in America.

    University of San Francisco

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    4 Year,

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

    2319 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says I am actually an incoming Freshman, so my review is of the family/student meet and greet weekend. The University of San Francisco pulled out all the stops. The students, staff, tours, mock....

    Read 2319 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 71%,

    Net Price: $39,825,

    SAT Range: 1190-1390,

  14. #19 Best College Locations in America.

    Berkeley College - New York

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    4 Year,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    386 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Berkeley College is located in Midtown, in the center of Manhattan, about a 5-minute walk from Grand Central Station. It is very convenient for transportation. Near the school, there is also a famous....

    Read 386 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: C+,

    Acceptance Rate: 100%,

    Net Price: $20,023,

  15. #20 Best College Locations in America.

    Berklee College of Music

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    4 Year,

    BOSTON, MA,

    1181 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says I love Berklee. It's definitely not for everybody, though. The classes are hard, and if you have the right combination of professors it's a LOT of work. It's extremely, EXTREMELY expensive. It....

    Read 1181 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 55%,

    Net Price: $48,055,

  16. #21 Best College Locations in America.

    Metropolitan State University of Denver

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    4 Year,

    DENVER, CO,

    3046 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says As a student at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, my experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The university offers a diverse and inclusive community, fostering an environment....

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    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 89%,

    Net Price: $14,195,

    SAT Range: 910-1140,

  17. #22 Best College Locations in America.

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    4 Year,

    CAMBRIDGE, MA,

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

    Featured Review: Freshman says Studying at the MIT has been an enlightening and enriching journey. The opportunity to learn from some of the most distinguished professors and work with bright, ambitious peers is unparalleled.The curriculum is rigorous and challenging, which I appreciate as it pushes students to their intellectual limits. MIT's focus on combining theory with practical application is particularly engaging....Furthermore, MIT's culture of innovation and entrepreneurship is highly motivating. The environment encourages students to think outside the box, fostering an innovative mindset. It's also....

    Read 659 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $30,958,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  18. #24 Best College Locations in America.

    Vanderbilt University

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    4 Year,

    NASHVILLE, TN,

    1339 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. I primarily chose to attend Vandy for its academic prowess, and it definitely lived up to that....

    Read 1339 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $27,553,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

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