Top 10 Campuses in America that are Rarely Heard of, Compete with the Ivy League

 Have you ever heard of the Ivy League? This is a collection of eight top campuses in America that are known for academic excellence and have a selective admissions process.

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Some campuses that are included in the Ivy League are Harvard University, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

However, this does not mean that other campuses in America are less superior. On the contrary, there are several top campuses that are also rarely highlighted because of the Ivy League.

The top campuses other than the Ivy League were then released by Forbes. What are the top campuses?

Top 10 US Colleges Apart from the Ivy League

1.University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a regional public university that is ranked 1st in Michigan (2020). This university, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, also has a popular athletic program.

The University of Michigan has a sports team namely the Wolverines, the most successful in America. The team won many national championships in various fields, such as football, basketball and baseball.

2. University of Florida (UF)

This university has succeeded in producing alumni who can lead many companies, from Boeing to Merrill Lynch and the New York Yankees. The college is located in Gainesville, Florida.

Florida Gator, as its students are known, enjoys the lowest tuition fees among public universities within the prestigious American Association of Universities (AAU).

3. Georgetown University

Georgetown University is one of the world's leading academic and research institutions. Notable alumni who graduated from Georgetown University include Former President Bill Clinton, as well as Secretary of Defense and Former CIA Director Robert Gates.

This campus is very useful for students who want to become future leaders. It is not surprising because this university environment is also located at the intersection of business, government and international relations.

4. University of Southern California (USC)

This college is located in Los Angeles, USA. Quoted from the Princeton Review, the University of Southern California has everything related to cinema at its best.

Apart from that, as reported by Viterbi Admission, USC's Viterbi School Engineering is consistently ranked at the top in America.

5. Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the universities that focuses on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields.

The campus is located in Midtown Atlanta, the city's most energetic and dynamic neighborhood for culture, business, education and entertainment. This location really supports students who study there.

6. University of Virginia (UVA)

This university, located in Charlottesville, is a public higher education institution that is ranked second as the best value public university according to the Princeton Review (2023).

The University of Virginia offers a world-class education with a diverse and distinguished faculty and programs, is a renowned research university, and has a premier academic health center.

7. Binghamton University

Binghamton University has been recognized by seven national awards for innovation in international education. The university also partnered with several agencies to create the first prototype research and development facility in New York.

Binghamton University has many facilities and facilities to support student research, such as the energy intelligent electronic systems center, analytical and diagnostic laboratory (ADL), and solar cell related research center (CASP).

8. Rice University

According to US News & World Report, Rice University is ranked among the 20 best universities in America. This campus has 300 tree-lined acres in Houston.

Rice University has various research and research support facilities. Such as the Animal Resource Facility (ARF), Rice Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM), Interdisciplinary Research Support (IRSO), and Research Development.

9. University of Notre Dame (ND)

The University of Notre Dame is a research university in the United States with a high level of research productivity. As many as 89% of students participate in internships or research projects.

This college is inspired by the Catholic character who aspires to be a force for good in the world. ND also often offers financial assistance or tuition fees for students.

10. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)

Founded in 1900, Carnegie Mellon is one of the best universities in Pennsylvania in the America's Best Employers by State category from 2020 to 2023.

The university received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award (2023). This campus also produces achievements in train design and engineering that can travel up to 40 miles per hour or the equivalent of 64 km per hour.

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