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2023 Colleges with the Best Professors in America

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  1. #1 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Yale University

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    4 Year,

    NEW HAVEN, CT,

    1020 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Yale has been a fun and enjoyable experience overall. I would definitely choose Yale again if I had to re-do my college application. Academics: some departments are better taught than other departments. Yale can be weaker in CS and Math compared to other universities, but most alums are still very successful. Like most colleges,...Social life: Yale has an AMAZING social life compared to other universities of equal caliber. There is always something going on and you can be as social as you want. Social life is nonexistent...Sports: Not a big sports school but many students are involved in club sports.Yale dining is delicious and healthy!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 5%,

    Net Price: $20,605,

    SAT Range: 1480-1580,

  2. #3 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Brown University

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    4 Year,

    PROVIDENCE, RI,

    1058 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says I am currently enrolled as an incoming freshman at Brown University but I have been fortunate to participate in two of their pre-college programs. Overall, the academic resources and opportunities to...Outside the classroom, there were countless facilities and events that covered a wide variety of interests. These helped me foster a strong sense of community as I was able to connect with peers of...Lastly, the Brown community was incredibly welcoming and supportive. Everyone there was proactive and engaged!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $25,028,

    SAT Range: 1460-1570,

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  5. #8 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    University of Chicago

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    4 Year,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    1230 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says UChicago certainly lives up to the rumors of its academic rigor but it pays off because each of my classes has been full of highly engaged students excited to study and discuss the material!...I’d recommend this college only to students who genuinely enjoy dedicating over 50% of their time to their academics..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $33,727,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  6. #12 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Stanford University

    4 Year,

    STANFORD, CA,

    1254 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says As a former student of Stanford University, I can say with confidence that it was an incredible experience. The campus is absolutely beautiful, with stunning architecture and sprawling gardens that...The professors were all experts in their fields and incredibly knowledgeable. They pushed us to think critically and creatively, challenging us to go beyond the textbook and truly understand the...One thing that stood out to me about Stanford was the emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. The university encourages students to explore different fields and take classes outside of their major,....

    Read 1254 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $14,402,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  7. #13 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Vanderbilt University

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    4 Year,

    NASHVILLE, TN,

    1329 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 1329 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $27,553,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

  8. #14 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    University of Pennsylvania

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    4 Year,

    PHILADELPHIA, PA,

    1317 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says While my experience at Penn has been overwhelmingly positive, there are areas that I believe could be improved. One aspect I would like to see change is a greater emphasis on mental health support...Additionally, I would love to see more efforts toward fostering inclusivity and diversity on campus. While Penn is home to a diverse student body, it is essential that the university continues to....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $14,578,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

  9. #17 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Washington University in St. Louis

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    4 Year,

    SAINT LOUIS, MO,

    1538 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I am thankful for my undergraduate experience at Washington University in St. Louis. The college has great connections for post-grad opportunities in multiple fields - business, medicine, research,...Good size of the school - not too big to get lost, but not too small to know everyone and the campus is very very beautiful! I suggest visiting and talking to alum to learn more!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 13%,

    Net Price: $28,298,

    SAT Range: 1490-1570,

  10. #18 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Cornell University

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    4 Year,

    ITHACA, NY,

    2032 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Cornell University has been an invigorating journey. As a Computer Science major under the AFROTC program, I've been afforded the opportunity to study in state-of-the-art facilities with world-class....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 9%,

    Net Price: $24,262,

    SAT Range: 1450-1560,

  11. #19 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    4 Year,

    CAMBRIDGE, MA,

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

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Currently reaching near the middle of my time here, and this school truly works you to the bone. The baseline of this place is that everyone is very smart. Some are decently smart and work hard...The students are very diverse. Some come in "normal", others finally get to truly express the weird and unique that they've been suppressing their whole lives. The campus is extremely welcoming and...The academics are exceedingly difficult by content and pace. The problem set difficulty are elevated beyond a typical school's, and they force you to collaborate with others. Everyone must...I was finally able to satisfy my love for learning here. Truly an amazing and unique school!.

    Read 657 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $30,958,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  12. #20 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    University of California - Los Angeles

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    4 Year,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    5433 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says If you can attend in-person classes, UCLA is a great school! The student dorms are on the expensive side, but well worth the price. There are several dining halls right next to the dorms that each....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 11%,

    Net Price: $13,393,

  13. #21 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Wake Forest University

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    4 Year,

    WINSTON-SALEM, NC,

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

    Featured Review: Niche User says Small school academic benefits with a favorable student/faculty ratio wrapped in the benefits of a big school spirit. Wake has a rigorous curriculum backed by caring, involved professors. Its....

    Read 850 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 25%,

    Net Price: $24,643,

    SAT Range: 1270-1410,

  14. #22 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Grinnell College

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    4 Year,

    GRINNELL, IA,

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

    Featured Review: Senior says Grinnell College is a special place. If you're considering coming to Grinnell, you should keep some things in mind:- It's very isolated. Grinnell is located in a small community with only one bus that goes to Chicago per day. This also means that it is a tight-knit community where everyone knows and care for each...- The academic life is very demanding. I love studying, but even for me the workload is a bit too much sometimes. However, I truly believe Grinnell professors are one of a kind. They are....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 11%,

    Net Price: $37,423,

    SAT Range: 1370-1530,

  15. #24 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    University of Southern California

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    4 Year,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    3941 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Graduate Student says What I found while in attendance here in USC is that there are a plethora of resources available to the students given at every opportunity available. You are given an active role in making....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 13%,

    Net Price: $26,021,

    SAT Range: 1410-1540,

  16. #25 Colleges with the Best Professors in America.

    Case Western Reserve University

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    4 Year,

    CLEVELAND, OH,

    1737 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Case is not only supportive to its students, but the students themselves really care for each other. The challenging academics makes this very important, and having that support is great. You will...I feel as though people in these reviews mostly love the university for its opportunities, but some bash on it for not being the most socially active. Honestly your experience comes down to what you....

    Read 1737 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 30%,

    Net Price: $38,166,

    SAT Range: 1410-1530,

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