1. University of Minnesota Twin Cities

    • 4 Year
    • Minneapolis, MN
    • 4,363 reviews
    #96 Best Colleges in America

    Freshman : My experience with the University of Minnesota so far has been excellent. There are many things that I enjoy about the school, some examples being the location and campus of the school, the challenging four year nursing program that is offered to incoming freshman, and the countless activities that one can participate inside and outside of school grounds. The location of the University of Minnesota is great because you are in the center of Minneapolis and there are plenty of things to do everyday such as museums, sporting events, and concerts. The campus and architecture is beautiful and gives students a wonderful university feel. The nursing program is awesome because it admits you immediately as a freshman and begins your career preparation right away! There are so many different clubs and activities that are available to all students at the U such as art clubs, book clubs, and intermural sports. I would not change one thing about this university!
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    • A
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    • 52% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,691 Net Price
    • 1270-1480 SAT Range
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  2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    • 4 Year
    • Troy, NY
    • 1,022 reviews
    #97 Best Colleges in America

    Junior : The education is as rigorous as it is known for. On top of that, the professors are truly experts in their field, and given the time to work with them one-on-one, any hard-working individual will become an expert them-self. RPIs biggest weaknesses come from the administration, and if you can overlook some restricted parts of the college experience the education is rigorous and worth it. The number of employers who come to Rensselaer is astounding, and I personally know numerous graduates who had jobs lined up more than six months out from graduation. The other big issue is the area. Troy is notorious for crime and while it's getting better and has been for the last decade, we still get numerous notifications about crime in Troy. That being said, campus itself is generally safe, but walking off campus is risky, even during the daytime.
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    • 43% Acceptance Rate
    • $39,308 Net Price
    • 1330-1500 SAT Range
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