1. Michigan Technological University

    • 4 Year
    • Houghton, MI
    • 960 reviews
    #130 Best Colleges in America

    Freshman : So far my time at Michigan Tech has been great! Everything is very well thought out. For example, we don't have orientation during the summer. Instead, all freshmen come to school and attend an orientation a week before classes start. This makes sense for a lot of reasons: you're able to remember people and places better, you don't have to come up here in the summer, and you'll be able to hit the ground running.

    Further, the outdoor area surrounding Tech is superb. Tech operates its own ski hill (Mt Ripley), golf course, and bike trails. In the warmer months, you can swim at Prince's Point. As the fall comes, the trees look incredible. And in the winter you can climb a frozen waterfall if you want. You can even see the Milky Way at Brockway Mountain, and if you're lucky, the Aurora Borealis!

    One last thing: We get a lot of snow here, so keep that in mind. However, the buildings are very close together and some are connected.
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    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,175 Net Price
    • 1170-1360 SAT Range
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  2. University of Delaware

    • 4 Year
    • Newark, DE
    • 3,356 reviews
    #131 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore : UD has an amazing campus. The campus itself is split in to north and south campus, each pertaining to certain majors and sub colleges within the University. The programs are well funded and very in depth. They have many resources you can utilize such as the language proficiency center. They specialize in the languages offered at UD and have trained professionals and online resources you can utilize throughout your attendance. The professors themselves go the extra mile to help with anything your struggling with weather it be academically or personal. The campus library is up to date and well ran. Many students including myself utilize it during all hours of the day because it is comfortable, clean and a zen environment for studying and getting tasks done. My favorite part about the campus itself is the student diversity and variety of multicultural places to eat. There are many restaurants that offer a different and diverse menu, there is always an option for any food preference!
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    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,883 Net Price
    • 1160-1350 SAT Range
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