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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
#1 in Finance
#8 in National Universities

The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, was founded by Benjamin Franklin. The Penn Quakers have more than 25 NCAA Division I sports that compete in the Ivy League, and are noted for successful basketball and lacrosse teams. Penn offers housing in more than 10 College Houses, but many students live in the numerous off-campus apartments and houses available. More than 25 percent of the student body is involved in Greek life, which encompasses about 45 fraternities and sororities. The school also offers a number of clubs and organizations, ranging from performance groups like the Latin and Ballroom dance club to student publications such as the Penn Political Review. Penn works closely with the West Philadelphia area through community service and advocacy groups. more

$51,464 Tuition and Fees
9,726 Undergraduate Enrollment
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New York University

New York, NY
#2 in Finance
#36 in National Universities

New York University’s primary campus is located in the lively Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. NYU is a true city school, with no borders separating a distinct campus from the streets of the Big Apple. Students are guaranteed housing for all four years in the many residence halls throughout Manhattan, but many upperclassmen choose to live off campus in apartments around the city. NYU has a small but active Greek life with more than 25 fraternity and sorority chapters. There are hundreds of student organizations on campus, such as NYU-TV, which operates both the University Channel and the Movie Channel to provide entertainment and information to the university community. more

$49,062 Tuition and Fees
25,722 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA
#3 in Finance
#7 in National Universities

MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from downtown Boston. Only freshmen students are required to live on campus, but about 70 percent of students choose to remain on campus during their four years. MIT offers housing in one of the coolest dorms in the country, commonly called "The Sponge," designed by architect Steven Holl. The MIT Engineers boast more than 30 NCAA Division III teams, and their mascot is a beaver, which MIT chose because of its "remarkable engineering and mechanical skill and its habits of industry." Each class designs a unique ring called the "Brass Rat" that is revealed during sophomore year, a tradition that dates back to 1929. more

$48,452 Tuition and Fees
4,527 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Michigan--Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI
#4 in Finance
#27 in National Universities

The University of Michigan boasts one of the best college towns in the country: Ann Arbor, only 45 minutes from the city of Detroit. Freshmen are guaranteed housing but are not required to live on campus. Nearly 20 percent of the undergraduate student body is affiliated with Greek life at Michigan, which contains approximately 60 fraternity and sorority chapters. If Greek life does not sound appealing, there are more than 900 other student organizations from which to choose. The Michigan Wolverines have many traditions: Their colors are maize and blue, their widely known chant is "Go Blue!," their stadium is called the "Big House," and their football program, known for its fierce rivalry with Ohio State, is one of the most storied teams in college football. more

$43,476 (out-of-state), $13,856 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
28,312 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Texas--Austin

Austin, TX
#5 in Finance
#56 in National Universities

Everything is bigger in Texas, as the saying goes, and it holds true at the University of Texas—Austin, one of the largest schools in the nation. The school has one of the biggest Greek systems in the country, two of the largest student publications and more than 900 clubs and organizations for students. The UT—Austin sports teams are notorious competitors in the Division I Big 12 Conference, supported by mascot Bevo the Longhorn. The UT Tower, a lofty campus structure, is lit in the school’s burnt orange color after notable sports achievements and glows a ‘#1’ when a team wins a national championship. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, and may choose to live in downtown Austin, situated about a quarter mile away. The vibrant city is known for its music, food, outdoor activities and nightlife, and students can travel for free on the capitol Metro buses with proof of ID. more

$34,676 (out-of-state), $9,806 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
39,619 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of California--Berkeley

Berkeley, CA
#6 in Finance
#20 in National Universities

The University of California—Berkeley, often referred to as Cal, is situated overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Typically, 95 percent or more of incoming freshmen at Berkeley choose to live on campus. There are more than 1,000 student organizations, ranging from political groups to a hang gliding club and everything in between. Berkeley also has a thriving Greek life with dozens of fraternity and sorority chapters. The California Golden Bears, Berkeley’s athletic teams, compete in the Pac-12 Conference and are known for their traditional arch rivalry with Stanford University. more

$40,191 (out-of-state), $13,509 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
27,496 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Indiana University--Bloomington

Bloomington, IN
#7 in Finance
#86 in National Universities

No one quite knows what a "Hoosier" is, but a murky definition does not stop students at Indiana University— Bloomington from fiercely identifying with the term. The school's sports teams are notorious competitors in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, and, since Indiana University does not have a mascot, all teams are known simply as Hoosiers. There are more than 750 student organizations on campus, and more than 6,500 students go Greek in the school’s large community of fraternities and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus for at least two semesters, though there are some exceptions. The Midwestern college town of Bloomington, or B-town, as it is known to many, is home to a lively cultural scene. Arts and entertainment performances, such as the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, take place year-round. Students can explore the surrounding area through the Indiana University Outdoor Adventures program, which coordinates hiking, whitewater rafting and rock climbing trips. Active students can compete in the annual Little 500, the largest collegiate bike race in the nation and a fundraiser for university scholarships, or spend 36 hours on their feet in the IU Dance Marathon, a fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. more

$34,246 (out-of-state), $10,388 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
38,364 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC
#8 in Finance
#30 in National Universities

The University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill, often referred to as UNC, offers a wide range of student activities. Popular student organizations include The Daily Tarheel, UNC’s student newspaper, and WXYC, the student-run radio station. More than 3,000 students are members of Greek life. Chapel Hill, which surrounds UNC, is often considered one of the best college towns in the country, offering music, restaurants and shopping. Almost half of all undergraduates live on campus in one of the residence halls or apartment complexes. The North Carolina Tar Heels are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and are known for their men’s basketball team, which maintains a storied rivalry with nearby institution Duke University and is one of the most successful programs in college basketball. Former players include Michael Jordan and Vince Carter. more

$33,916 (out-of-state), $8,834 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
18,415 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA
#9 in Finance
#24 in National Universities

Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville. It’s referred to among insiders as Mr. Jefferson’s University or simply The University. Only first-year students are required to live on campus, and many upperclassmen live in off-campus apartments or fraternity and sorority houses. Greek life is prominent at UVA with a membership that includes approximately 30 percent of the student body. The Cavaliers, known unofficially as Wahoos or ‘Hoos, are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference and are well known for their consistently dominant men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. more

$45,066 (out-of-state), $15,722 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
16,736 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA
#10 in Finance
#24 in National Universities

Carnegie Mellon University, founded by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, is located in Pittsburgh, which offers dining and entertainment options as well as professional sports teams including the Penguins (hockey), Steelers (football) and Pirates (baseball). Only freshmen are required to live on campus, but the university guarantees housing for all four years, and the majority of students choose to remain on campus. Nearly 20 percent of the student population is affiliated with Greek life, which consists of more than 20 fraternities and sororities. The Carnegie Mellon Tartans compete in NCAA Division III competitions, and the Kiltie Band, which sports full Scottish regalia, performs at every home football game. more

$52,040 Tuition and Fees
6,454 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA
#11 in Finance
#31 in National Universities

Boston College was founded by the Society of Jesus and has maintained its Roman Catholic Jesuit religious affiliation. B.C. competes in nearly 30 NCAA Division I varsity sports in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The B.C. Eagles have one of the highest graduation rates for their student-athletes in the country. There are no fraternities or sororities on campus, however the school has more than 200 clubs and organizations. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, but the majority choose to do so. B.C. is located in Chestnut Hill, Mass., which is six miles west of downtown Boston, and its main campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. more

$51,296 Tuition and Fees
9,192 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Creighton University

Omaha, NE
#12 in Finance
#1 in Regional Universities Midwest

Creighton University is a Jesuit institution in Omaha, Nebraska. Creighton has more than 200 student organizations on campus, ranging from the College Democrats to the Swing Dance Society. Many students are involved with student media outlets, which include a newspaper, literary magazine, radio station and yearbook. A thriving Greek community on campus includes more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Ministry also plays a significant role in student life. Creighton offers ministry opportunities such as retreats and community service. The Creighton Bluejays compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus. more

$37,606 Tuition and Fees
4,163 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Ohio State University--Columbus

Columbus, OH
#13 in Finance
#54 in National Universities

Located in the state capital of Columbus, The Ohio State University is a sprawling school with seemingly endless opportunities for students to get involved. There are more than 1,000 clubs and organizations on campus, including about 65 fraternities and sororities. Sports are another big part of campus life, with the Ohio State Buckeyes competing in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. The athletic teams are named after the state tree and cheered on by mascot Brutus Buckeye. The football stadium, which was completed in 1922, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. All Ohio State freshmen must live in one of the more than 35 residence halls across campus, unless a student is from Central Ohio and can commute from home. The Ohio State First Year Experience offers freshmen orientation, mentors and special programming to ease the transition into college. Freshmen can also go on the school’s community service spring break, a trip to Chicago that is only open to first-year students. Local community service opportunities are easy to find through the school’s Pay It Forward program, which includes an online listing of volunteer events. Students can also study abroad in more than 40 countries through Ohio State. more

$29,229 (out-of-state), $10,037 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
45,289 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Fordham University

New York, NY
#14 in Finance
#60 in National Universities

At Fordham University, "New York is [your] campus" as the school’s website says. With campuses throughout New York City, students live and learn in the thick of an urban experience. The school’s original Bronx campus, Rose Hill, is in walking distance to the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Gardens and Little Italy. Today, Fordham has two more campuses: Lincoln Center, which is close to Central Park, and Westchester campus, which is in West Harrison, N.Y. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, but any student who is promised housing upon admittance to the school is guaranteed a room for four consecutive years. Students can travel between campuses on the school’s Ram Van, a burgundy shuttle that runs every half hour. The van makes enough trips, the school has calculated, that it’s covered a distance equivalent to traveling around the world 18.5 times a year. The Fordham Rams play in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. Fordham University, a Jesuit institution, does not have a Greek system. more

$47,317 Tuition and Fees
8,855 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI
#15 in Finance
#86 in National Universities

Marquette University, a private Catholic, Jesuit school, is in walking distance of downtown Milwaukee, a city known for its restaurants, zoo and athletics. The Marquette Golden Eagles are members of the NCAA Division I Big East Conference and are especially competitive in basketball. The men's basketball team plays in the BMO Harris Bradley Center, which is also home to the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. There is no varsity football team, but enthusiasts of the sport can play at the intramural level. Other sports options include coed club waterskiing and wakeboarding and intramural innertube water polo. Students have about 250 clubs and organizations to get involved in, and about 10 percent of the student body takes part in the Greek system, which includes more than 20 fraternities and sororities. To kick off each spring semester, the university holds the Winter Flurry, a week of games and activities that culminates in a semiformal dance known as Snowball. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they reside locally with a family member or guardian. Lake Michigan is a mile from campus, and students can travel on Milwaukee County Transit System buses for free with a pass. more

$38,470 Tuition and Fees
8,334 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Seattle University

Seattle, WA
#16 in Finance (tie)
#8 in Regional Universities West (tie)

Seattle University is a Jesuit school located in the First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods of the city. Undergraduate students must live in dorms their first two years and can choose from more than 60 majors to study. Seattle offers more than 30 graduate programs, including those in The Albers School of Business & Economics and the School of Law, which is highly ranked in the legal writing specialty. As a faith-based school, Seattle is home to four chapels and several “sacred places” on campus, which are quiet areas where students can reflect. Two thirds of students volunteer, some in the Children’s Literacy Project, which places tutors in Seattle schools. Students can also get involved in clubs, intramural sports, or intercollegiate athletics. There are more than 15 NCAA Division I Seattle Redhawks teams, which play in various conferences. Notable alumni include Jim Whittaker, who was the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest. more

$41,265 Tuition and Fees
4,711 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Scranton

Scranton, PA
#16 in Finance (tie)
#6 in Regional Universities North (tie)

Founded in 1888, University of Scranton is a private institution. The school has 51.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Scranton is 10:1. more

$42,162 Tuition and Fees
3,910 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Florida

Gainesville, FL
#18 in Finance (tie)
#50 in National Universities (tie)

The University of Florida is about two miles away from downtown Gainesville, a college town bolstered by the school’s nearly 50,000 students. The Florida Gators sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and are supported by mascots Albert and Alberta the Alligators. The Gator football team, which competes in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — commonly called the "The Swamp" — is particularly notorious. The team became the namesake of popular sports drink Gatorade in 1966, after freshmen Gators experimented with the novel beverage. The annual Gator Growl, held each Homecoming weekend, has been called the largest student-run pep rally in the world. About 15 percent of students are involved in the school’s 60-plus fraternities and sororities. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, though about 80 percent opt to do so. All students can partake in Gator Nights, held every Friday, which offer free late-night entertainment and a free “midnight breakfast.” more

$28,666 (out-of-state), $6,389 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
35,043 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO
#18 in Finance (tie)
#19 in National Universities (tie)

Washington University in St. Louis is located in a city that offers professional sports in football, baseball and hockey in addition to a wide range of options for dining and entertainment. The Wash U Bears are members of the NCAA Division III University Athletic Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus in one of the residence houses. After freshman year, students can choose to live in suite-style housing, on-campus apartments, fraternity houses or off-campus apartments and homes. Approximately 25 percent of students are affiliated with Greek life at Wash U. more

$49,770 Tuition and Fees
7,504 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Cornell University

Ithaca, NY
#20 in Finance (tie)
#15 in National Universities (tie)

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, has more than 1,000 student organizations on campus, which range from the Big Red Marching Band to the International Affairs Society. First-year students live together on north campus, and the university has housing options for upperclassmen and graduate students, though many choose to live off campus. Cornell has a thriving Greek life, with more than 60 fraternity and sorority chapters. Cornell has more than 30 NCAA Division I varsity teams that compete in the Ivy League. The Cornell Big Red are perhaps best known for their successful men's lacrosse team, which won nine consecutive Ivy League titles from 2003 to 2011. Cornell also has a strong hockey program. more

$50,953 Tuition and Fees
14,315 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA
#20 in Finance (tie)
#23 in National Universities (tie)

The University of Southern California’s central campus, referred to as the University Park campus, is located in Los Angeles’s Downtown Arts and Education Corridor. USC has other campuses in L.A. in addition to sites around Southern California and in Sacramento, Calif., and Washington. Students can participate in the more than 700 on-campus organizations, ranging from religious groups to club sports. USC students are not required to live on campus, but the university offers housing in its 40 or so residence halls and apartment buildings. A thriving Greek life comprises more than 60 chapters representing more than 3,500 students. The USC Trojans compete in the Pac-12 Conference and are known for their legendary football program. more

$52,217 Tuition and Fees
18,810 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
#22 in Finance (tie)
#82 in National Universities (tie)

Michigan State University is a powerhouse institution located in the college town of East Lansing. Downtown, students can choose from dining and nightlife options, and the city is also home to the Great Lakes Folk Festival. Lake Michigan and its beaches are a short trip away, as is the state capital of Lansing. The Michigan State Spartans compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, supported by award-winning mascot Sparty. There are more than 600 student clubs and organizations, including more than 55 fraternities and sororities. Members of the Greek community are active in the local community through events like Safe Halloween, an annual carnival for children in East Lansing. All students can get involved in service-learning and volunteer projects throughout East Lansing like Fill the Bus, an annual campaign to stuff a Spartan-green school bus full of food and school supplies for underprivileged children. The university is home to one of the largest single-campus residence hall systems in the country, and freshmen must live on campus unless they reside with a family member no more than 50 miles from school. To study farther afield, students can take advantage of more than 260 study abroad programs. more

$39,090 (out-of-state), $14,070 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
39,143 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH
#22 in Finance (tie)
#4 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)

Xavier University, a Jesuit college located in Cincinnati, is among the oldest Catholic universities in the country. Both residents and students can attend the Bellarmine Chapel at the center of campus. Xavier offers historically black Greek-letter organizations as well as many other clubs for students to join. Each fall, student groups compete in the Club Olympics, where they play games to practice team building and win prizes. In sports, Xavier is best known for its men’s basketball team, which plays in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. Xavier's sports teams are called the Musketeers, but one of the school’s mascots is The Blue Blob, who cheers with fans at the Cintas Center arena and has appeared in ESPN commercials.

Unless they live with their parents nearby, Xavier students must live on campus for the first two years of school. Graduate programs include those in the Williams College of Business and in health fields such as clinical psychology, health care management and nursing. Former Speaker of the House John Boehner graduated from Xavier and was once honored with a personalized Musketeer jacket at a men’s basketball game. more

$36,150 Tuition and Fees
4,572 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT
#24 in Finance (tie)
#2 in Regional Universities North (tie)

Fairfield University is a Jesuit school located on the shoreline of Connecticut, about 60 miles from New York City. At Fairfield, students can choose from more than 40 undergraduate majors and dozens of advanced degrees, including those in the Dolan School of Business or the nursing school. Fairfield encourages students to explore the arts by bringing numerous performers to campus each year. In Fairfield's various venues and theaters, students can see dance troupes, musical acts, magic shows, acrobatics, live radio dramas and traveling art exhibits.
Students can also explore about 80 campus organizations or jump on a train for an hour to New York. Fairfield also has many club and intramural sports and 20 Stags varsity teams, which mainly compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Notable alumni include Carmen Wong Ulrich, former host of the CNBC show "On the Money," and actor Paul Marcarelli, famed for asking, “Can you hear me now?” in numerous Verizon Wireless commercials. more

$46,000 Tuition and Fees
3,970 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN
#24 in Finance (tie)
#15 in National Universities (tie)

Notre Dame is located in South Bend, Ind., just 100 miles outside of Chicago. Only freshmen are required to live on campus, but most students choose to remain on campus in one of the 29 single-sex residence halls. The halls serve as the centers of social life at Notre Dame, as there is no Greek life on campus. Legends, an on-campus restaurant and pub, is a popular spot for watching sporting events. The Notre Dame "Fighting Irish" boast more than 25 varsity NCAA Division I athletic teams and are well known for their consistently strong football program. Over half of students study abroad for at least one semester. more

$49,685 Tuition and Fees
8,462 Undergraduate Enrollment
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