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The college application frenzy is upon us. The first “early decision” college-application deadline is Nov. 1.
Tuition costs range from “Whoa, that’s pricey” to “Am I selling a kidney for this?” WalletHub has unleashed its 2024 College & University Rankings for our enlightenment. They’ve also thrown in some insights for good measure, not to mention separate rankings for colleges and universities.
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In their quest to help high school seniors make sense of this academic maze, WalletHub compared more than 800 higher-ed institutions across the country. They played around with 30 key metrics, bundling them into seven categories like “Student Selectivity,” “Cost & Financing,” and “Career Outcomes.” Think of it as academic Tinder, but with more dimensions than just swiping left or right. Their data buffet ranged from student-faculty ratios to post-attendance median salaries.
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Indiana’s Top 10 Colleges and Universities
- University of Notre Dame
- DePauw University
- Purdue University-Main Campus
- Wabash College
- Earlham College
- Hanover College
- University of Evansville
- Butler University
- Ball State University
- Anderson University
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University of Notre Dame: They’re acing the admissions game and rocking the graduation rate. But when it comes to net costs, they’re not exactly winning the frugality championship.
DePauw University: They’ve got a decent admission rate, but their net cost isn’t the thriftiest. However, they shine when it comes to student-faculty ratios, and they’re pretty good at delivering those post-graduation paychecks.
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Purdue University-Main Campus: Purdue boasts a solid admission rate and graduation rate. They also offer a bright post-attendance future. As for net cost, it’s not the cheapest latte in the coffee shop.
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For the full report and to see where your dream school ranks, check out the link below:
Best Colleges & Universities Overall: Click here
