1. Carleton College

    • 4 Year
    • Northfield, MN
    • 491 reviews
    #30 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore : Carleton has wonderful faculty and their selling point would definitely be the academics. Carleton is also very generous with giving financial aid to students, which has helped me tremendously. Although it is secluded in a small town, I find this to be very good for my safety (honestly, you'll probably be too busy being on campus to even want to go to the cities). I think the dorms are above average for a lot of colleges in America. I've visited many, and Carleton's "worst dorm" (which I lived in) was very nice. Overall, great school! Can't wait to finish my degree.
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    • A+
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    • 20% Acceptance Rate
    • $32,336 Net Price
    • 1350-1530 SAT Range
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  2. Tufts University

    • 4 Year
    • Medford, MA
    • 1,001 reviews
    #31 Best Colleges in America

    Freshman : As a freshman at Tufts, I am constantly blown alway by endless opportunities available to undergraduate students at various academic departments, student-run organizations, and Tisch College of Civic Engagement. Students are here to learn from a wide range of perspectives and always listen carefully to one another to reexamine their thoughts. Even in today's political divisiveness, I find Tufts students relatively open-minded and tolerant to perspectives and thoughts that might be contrary to their own. Furthermore, as a student who plans on majoring in International Relations, I am always struck by how organized the program is here at Tufts. Professors and students are experts in their field, and I can easily see future diplomats and leading scholars in my classroom. There are conferences at the Fletcher school almost every week where leading scholars and researchers come and speak. I love Tufts!
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    • A+
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    • 15% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,825 Net Price
    • 1380-1530 SAT Range
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