1. Vanderbilt University

    • 4 Year
    • Nashville, TN
    • 1,268 reviews
    #11 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore : I've very much enjoyed my time here! My favorite thing about this school is the collaborative environment. You never feel alone here, and you'll find professors and friends who will support you through thick and thin. The liberal arts education is amazing because I've been exposed to so many new topics that I would've never studied otherwise. Although I'm here to get into medicine, I've developed a love for studying French, and this school has helped me pursue my passions in both fields.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 10% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,596 Net Price
    • 1450-1560 SAT Range
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  2. Columbia University

    • 4 Year
    • New York, NY
    • 1,232 reviews
    #12 Best Colleges in America

    Alum : Wow, I loved it there! The academics were top notch, and several of my peers are already successful in their careers; the degree as a label has traction in the job market.

    As a Veteran who grew up in Minnesota, the weather was mild for me, but those from the South will find the winter challenging.

    I found myself very absorbed by my studies at that time, and so did most of the other students. That can make it extremely easy to meet people in an intellectual sense but somewhat difficult to meet in a social sense. My advice is if you want to date, you should learn how to meet people at NYU.

    Financial aid is difficult to obtain, but I was a Veteran, and the government paid my tuition, so that was not my struggle.
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    • A+
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    • 6% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,220 Net Price
    • 1450-1560 SAT Range
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