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<dbp:uniName>Princeton
University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Princeton,
NJ</dbp:location>
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<dbp:description>Princeton, the fourth-oldest college
in the United States, is located in the quiet town of Princeton,
New Jersey. Within the walls of its historic ivy-covered campus,
Princeton offers a number of events, activities and organizations.
The Princeton Tigers, members of the Ivy League, are well known for
their consistently strong men's and women's lacrosse teams.
Students live in one of six residential colleges that provide a
residential community as well as dining services but have the
option to join one of more than 10 eating clubs for their junior
and senior years. The eating clubs serve as social and dining
organizations for the students who join them. Princeton's
unofficial motto, "In the Nation's Service and in the Service of
All Nations," speaks to the university's commitment to community
service.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Harvard
University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Cambridge,
MA</dbp:location>
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<dbp:description>Harvard
is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston.
Harvard's extensive library system houses the oldest collection in
the United States and the largest private collection in the world.
There is more to the school than endless stacks, though: Harvard's
athletic teams compete in the Ivy League, and every football season
ends with "The Game," an annual matchup between storied rivals
Harvard and Yale. At Harvard, on-campus residential housing is an
integral part of student life. Freshmen live around the Harvard
Yard at the center of campus, after which they are placed in one of
12 undergraduate houses for their remaining three years. Although
they are no longer recognized by the university as official student
groups, the eight all-male "final clubs" serve as social
organizations for some undergraduate students; Harvard also has
five female clubs.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Chicago</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Chicago,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>3</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of Chicago, situated in Chicago's Hyde Park community,
offers a rich campus life in a big-city setting. The Chicago
Maroons have more than 15 NCAA Division III teams, which compete in
the University Athletic Association, and have strong basketball and
wrestling programs. At Chicago, freshmen are required to live on
campus, and more than 50 percent of students choose to remain on
campus, while others live in off-campus apartments and houses.
On-campus students are placed in "houses" within their dorm, which
serve as tight-knit communities and provide academic and social
support. Chicago offers more than 400 student
organizations.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Yale
University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>New Haven,
CT</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>3</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Yale
University, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is known for its
excellent drama and music programs, which reach outside the
classroom with student organizations such as the Yale Whiffenpoofs,
a famous a cappella group, and the Yale Dramatic Association. The
Yale Bulldogs compete in the Ivy League and are well known for
their rivalry with Harvard. Students are assigned to live in one of
12 residential colleges during their time at Yale. Each college has
a master and dean who live in the college and eat with students in
the dining halls. Cultural houses provide a space for students to
build a sense of cultural identity on campus.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Columbia
University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>New York,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>5</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Columbia University, located in
Manhattan's Morningside Heights neighborhood in New York City,
offers a wide range of student activities. The Columbia Lions field
more than 25 NCAA Division I teams in the Ivy League. More than 90
percent of students live in on-campus housing, ranging from
traditional residence halls to university-owned brownstones. Many
of the brownstones are populated by the more than 25 Greek
fraternity and sorority chapters on campus, whose membership
includes about 10 percent of the student body. Organizations such
as Urban New York, which gives out free tickets to city events,
foster student interaction with life in the Big
Apple.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Stanford
University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Stanford,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>5</dbp:rankNumber>
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campus is located in California's Bay Area, about 30 miles from San
Francisco. Stanford offers a wide range of student organizations,
including the Stanford Pre-Business Association and Stanford Solar
Car Project, which designs, builds and races a solar car every two
years. The Stanford Cardinals are well known for the traditional
"Big Game" against Cal, an annual football competition that awards
the Stanford Axe--a sought-after trophy--to the victor. Stanford
also has successful programs in tennis and golf. Only freshman are
required to live on campus, but students are guaranteed housing for
all four years and most choose to remain on campus. Greek life at
Stanford represents approximately 10 percent of the student
body.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Massachusetts Institute of
Technology</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Cambridge,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>7</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Duke
University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Durham,
NC</dbp:location>
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<dbp:description>Durham,
North Carolina, which surrounds Duke's campus, offers a variety of
activities including shopping, dining and entertainment. Its "Bull
City" nickname comes from the Blackwell Tobacco Company's Bull
Durham Tobacco. Students at Duke are required to live on campus for
their first three years, and freshmen live together on the East
Campus. The Duke Blue Devils maintain a fierce rivalry with the
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill Tar Heels and are best
known for their outstanding men's basketball program, one of the
top five winningest college basketball programs in the country.
Approximately 30 percent of the student body is affiliated with
Greek life, which encompasses more than 30 fraternities and
sororities.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Pennsylvania</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:rankNumber>8</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Johns
Hopkins University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Baltimore,
MD</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>10</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Johns
Hopkins University has four main campuses in and around Baltimore.
The Homewood Campus, located next to the eclectic neighborhood of
Charles Village, is the primary campus for undergraduates, and
three other campuses house various graduate schools. Hopkins also
has three additional campuses for its School of Advanced
International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C.; Bologna, Italy;
and Nanjing, China. The Hopkins Blue Jays compete in the NCAA
Division III Centennial Conference, but they are perhaps best known
for their consistently dominant men's lacrosse team, which competes
in NCAA Division I competitions. Freshmen and sophomores are
required to live in on-campus residences. There is a sizeable Greek
community with a membership of more than 1,000
students.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Dartmouth
College</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Hanover,
NH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>11</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Dartmouth College, located in
Hanover, New Hampshire, offers a wide range of student activities.
Nearly 25 percent of students participate in Dartmouth's NCAA
Division I varsity sports. More than 90 percent of students live in
on-campus housing, which includes residence halls, fraternity and
sorority houses, college-approved coeds and undergraduate
societies. Approximately 60 percent of students are members of
Greek organizations, which serve as the hubs of social life at
Dartmouth. The Outing Club - the oldest and largest collegiate
outing club in the country - is the most popular student
organization at Dartmouth, offering outdoor activities,
expeditions, gear rentals and courses.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>California
Institute of Technology</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Pasadena,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>12</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Caltech, which focuses on science
and engineering, is located in Pasadena, California, approximately
11 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Social and academic life at
Caltech centers on the eight student houses, which the school
describes as "self-governing living groups." Student houses
incorporate an admired Caltech tradition: dinners served by student
waiters. Only freshmen are required to live on campus, but around
80 percent of students remain in their house for all four years.
The Caltech Beavers have a number of NCAA Division III teams that
compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference. Integral to student life is the Honor Code, which
dictates that "No member of the Caltech community shall take unfair
advantage of any other member of the Caltech
community.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>47577</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Northwestern University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q309350</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Evanston,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>12</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>What
began as farmland and swampland in the 1850s became the
Northwestern campus and the city of Evanston, Ill. Northwestern
University is a Division I school in the Big Ten athletic
conference. Northwestern's women's lacrosse team has won multiple
NCAA national championships. The school has hundreds of campus
organizations fulfill students' varied interests. Freshmen are
guaranteed on-campus housing if requested in their applications.
The school's 11 residential colleges offer thematic living quarters
for social and academic programming. Northwestern's main campuses
are located along Lake Michigan in Evanston and Chicago. In 2008,
Northwestern opened a third branch in Doha, Qatar.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>50855</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Brown
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49114</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Providence, RI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>14</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located
atop College Hill in Providence, R.I., Brown University has a
college-town feel with Thayer Street serving as a center of
activity for shopping and dining. The Brown Bears have about 35
NCAA Division I athletic teams and compete in the Ivy League. The
Bears are well known for their men's soccer team, which
consistently ranks among the top 25 teams in the nation. All
students at Brown are required to live on campus for their first
six semesters, and housing options include traditional singles,
doubles and suites. With around 400 student organizations on campus
ranging from The Brown Jug comedy magazine to Brown Ballroom Dance,
students can find a way to pursue their interests. Brown also has a
small but vibrant Greek community with approximately 10 chapters,
including a few co-ed Greek organizations.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>51367</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Cornell
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49115</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Ithaca,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>15</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Rice
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q842909</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Houston,
TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>15</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Rice
University, located in the heart of Houston's Museum District,
offers a dynamic student life in the nation's fourth-largest city.
The Rice Coffeehouse, Valhalla Pub and Willy's Pub are all
student-run institutions offering on-campus food and drink. Before
stepping foot on campus, all students are assigned to one of 11
residential colleges, of which they remain members even if they
decide to move off campus. The residential colleges provide
housing, dining, and academic and social events. The Rice Owls
boast 14 varsity NCAA Division I athletic teams and are well known
for their strong baseball program. Students receive free tickets to
all varsity athletic events.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>43918</dbp:schFees>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/16">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Notre Dame</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178848</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Notre
Dame, IN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>15</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Vanderbilt
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29052</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Nashville,
TN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>15</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Vanderbilt University offers a wide
range of student activities. Located in Nashville, or Music City,
there are plenty of off-campus options for dining, shopping, music
and entertainment. On campus, Greek organizations play a big role
in social life, with approximately 40 percent of students
affiliated with Greek life. All undergraduate students at
Vanderbilt are required to live on campus, and freshmen live
together in The Commons, which has six LEED certified green dorms.
The Commodores, named for Vanderbilt founder "Commodore" Cornelius
Vanderbilt, have teams in the NCAA Division I Southeastern
Conference. About 35 percent of students take advantage of
Vanderbilt's study abroad programs, which are offered in more than
35 countries.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Washington
University in St. Louis</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q777403</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>St. Louis,
MO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>19</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>49770</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Emory
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q621043</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Atlanta,
GA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>20</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Emory
University is located in the suburb of Druid Hills near downtown
Atlanta. First- and second-year students are required to live on
campus, but a majority of students choose to remain on campus for
all four years. The Student Programming Council organizes events
and performances throughout the year and has brought entertainers
and musicians such as Tracy Morgan, Sean Kingston and Guster to
campus in past years. A popular organization among students is
Volunteer Emory, which oversees community service activities. The
Emory Eagles have nearly 20 NCAA Division III varsity teams and are
well known for their successful swimming and diving team. In
addition to varsity athletics, all students are required to take
two courses in physical education. There is a thriving Greek
community at Emory with a number of fraternity and sorority
chapters.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>47954</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/20">
<dbp:uniName>Georgetown
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q333886</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Washington, DC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>20</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Georgetown University is situated
overlooking the Potomac River just a few minutes from downtown
Washington. There are numerous traditional residence halls, and
freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Other
students choose to live in the townhouses and apartments
surrounding campus. Student organizations on campus include
religious groups, media outlets and student government. The
Georgetown Hoyas are part of the NCAA's Division I and are well
known for their dominant men's basketball team, which maintains a
fierce rivalry with Syracuse University and plays most home games
at the Verizon Center, also home to the Washington Wizards. The
popular chant "hoya saxa," a mix of ancient Greek and Latin that
means "what rocks," gained prominence in 1920 and - contrary to
popular belief - has nothing to do with Georgetown's mascot, Jack
the Bulldog.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>50547</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/21">
<dbp:uniName>University
of California--Berkeley</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q168756</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Berkeley,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>20</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40191</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/22">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Southern California</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4614</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Los
Angeles, CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>23</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Carnegie
Mellon University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q190080</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Pittsburgh, PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>24</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>52040</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of California--Los Angeles</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174710</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Los
Angeles, CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>24</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of California--Los Angeles, commonly referred to as
UCLA, is located in the Westwood neighborhood of L.A., just five
miles from the Pacific Ocean. UCLA guarantees housing for three
years. Students can join any of the more than 800 student
organizations, including 60 or so Greek chapters, which represent
about 13 percent of the student body. The university has a number
of student media groups including a newspaper, magazine, and radio
and TV stations. The UCLA Bruins compete in the Pac-12 Conference
of NCAA's Division I and are well known for their successful men's
and women's water polo teams. The Bruins' football team plays its
home games at the famous Rose Bowl stadium in nearby
Pasadena.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>39518</dbp:schFees>
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<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/25">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Virginia</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q213439</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Charlottesville, VA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>24</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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 äóÖHoos, 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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>45066</dbp:schFees>
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<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/26">
<dbp:uniName>Tufts
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5154190</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Medford,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>27</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Tufts
University is located in the Medford/Somerville area of
Massachusetts, not far from downtown Boston. Tufts has additional
campuses in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood, where its health
sciences program is located, and in the suburb of Grafton, home to
the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. All freshmen and
sophomores are required to live on campus in dorms, suites or
university-owned houses or apartments. Some student groups are the
Cycling Club; the Beelzebubs, an all-male a cappella group; and the
Freethought Society. About half of the student body participates in
study abroad programs, and approximately 15 percent of students are
affiliated with Greek life. Tufts' official mascot, Jumbo the
elephant, is the only school mascot listed in Webster's
Dictionary.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>52430</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/27">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Michigan--Ann Arbor</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q230492</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Ann Arbor,
MI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>27</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>43476</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/28">
<dbp:uniName>Wake Forest
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7960936</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Winston-Salem, NC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>27</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Wake
Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, just
a few hours by car from skiing in the Blue Ridge Mountains or
relaxing on the beaches of South Carolina. Campus Recreation offers
intramural sports and outdoor trips such as kayaking on the New
River, hang-gliding and sky-diving. The Demon Deacons, Wake's
athletic teams, are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast
Conference. When Wake Forest played rival Duke University in 1922
and won, a local reporter described the Wake players as "Demon
Deacons," and thus, the mascot was born. Students must live on
campus for six semesters in one of the residence halls. Greek
organizations play a big role at Wake Forest, with a membership
consisting of almost half of the student body.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>49308</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/29">
<dbp:uniName>University
of North Carolina Chapel Hill</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192334</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Chapel
Hill, NC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>30</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>33916</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Boston
College</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49118</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Chestnut
Hill, MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>31</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>51296</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/31">
<dbp:uniName>College of
William & Mary</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Williamsburg, VA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>32</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
College of William and Mary is second oldest college in the
country. It was founded by King William III and Queen Mary II of
England. The school's NCAA Division I varsity sports teams, known
as the "Tribe," participate in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Students are involved with the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, the
nation's first academic Greek society, as well as other
fraternities and sororities on campus. All freshmen are required to
live on campus and the majority of upperclassmen live on campus as
well. The school is located in historic downtown Williamsburg,
Va.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>41718</dbp:schFees>
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<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Rochester</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q149990</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Rochester,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>32</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of Rochester describes itself as one of the smallest and
most collegiate schools among the nation's top research
universities. The Yellowjackets mainly compete in the University
Athletic Association and participate in NCAA Division III sports.
The school also offers more than 200 student organizations, and
about one quarter of students are affiliated with Greek life on
campus. Rochester's a cappella ensembles are among the country's
best. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, and
two-thirds of the juniors and more than half of the seniors choose
to remain on campus. Rochester's main campus is located two miles
south of downtown Rochester, N.Y., in the bend of the Genesee
River.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>50142</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/33">
<dbp:uniName>Brandeis
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49119</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Waltham,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>34</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Brandeis University is located in
Waltham, Mass., just nine miles west of Boston. Students are
guaranteed housing for their first four semesters. In addition to
student-run TV and radio stations, Brandeis has religious and
performance groups, service organizations, cultural awareness
groups, performance groups and more. The Shapiro Campus Center
serves as a hub of student activity on campus, housing a theater,
bookstore, cafe, library, meeting rooms and a student art gallery.
Cholmondeley's, the campus coffeehouse, is another hotspot for
concerts and comedy shows. The Brandeis Judges field more than 15
NCAA Division III teams and are known for their strong men's soccer
team. There is no Greek life on campus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>51570</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Georgia
Institute of Technology</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q864855</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Atlanta,
GA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>34</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Georgia
Tech, located in the heart of Atlanta, offers a wide range of
student activities. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, an NCAA
Division I team, compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference and have
a fierce rivalry with the University of Georgia. Since 1961, the
football team has been led onto the field at home games by the
Ramblin' Wreck, a restored 1930 Model A Ford Sport Coupe. Georgia
Tech has a small but vibrant Greek community. Freshmen are offered
housing, but aren't required to live on campus. In addition to its
campuses in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia Tech has campuses in
France, Ireland, Costa Rica, Singapore and China.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>32404</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>New York
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49210</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>New York,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>36</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>49062</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/36">
<dbp:uniName>Case
Western Reserve University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1047060</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Cleveland,
OH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>37</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Case
Western Reserve University is known for its world class research,
but with more than 150 student organizations, there are plenty of
opportunities to get involved outside the classroom, too. The Case
Western Spartans varsity teams compete in the Division III
University Athletic Association. The Greek system, which stresses a
commitment to on-campus and community service, involves about one
third of students. The campus is located about 20 minutes from
downtown Cleveland, where students have free access to a handful of
downtown museums like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great
Lakes Science Center. On campus, freshmen live in one of four
themed residential communities, which are called Cedar, Juniper,
Magnolia and Mistletoe. All students are invited to the annual
SpringFest, a collection of music, carnival games and activities
that is the largest student-run event on campus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>46006</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/37">
<dbp:uniName>University
of California--Santa Barbara</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q263064</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Santa
Barbara, CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>37</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located
100 miles up the coast from Los Angeles, the University of
California--Santa Barbara sits atop cliffs overlooking the Pacific
Ocean. Students can get involved in any of the more than 400 clubs
and organizations on campus, including a Greek community that
comprises about 10 percent of undergraduate students. UCSB provides
housing to about 30 percent of students in eight residence halls
and several university apartment complexes.The UC Santa Barbara
Gauchos compete primarily in the NCAA Division I Big West
Conference and are known for their successful women's basketball
and men's soccer teams. Non-varsity students can join a club team
such as cycling, surfing, rugby or ski and
snowboard.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40704</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/38">
<dbp:uniName>Boston
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49110</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Boston,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>39</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Boston
University is one of the largest independent, nonprofit
universities in the country. The BU Terriers have more than 20 NCAA
Division I varsity sports. BU's hockey team has won multiple NCAA
national championships. BU also has nearly 500 student clubs,
ranging from Ski Racing to the Juggling Association. BU created one
of the first study abroad programs, and currently sponsors more
than 90 international programs. Freshmen are required to live on
campus, and about 80 percent of undergraduate students live on the
main Boston campus, which lies along the Charles
River.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>50240</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/39">
<dbp:uniName>Northeastern University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37548</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Boston,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>39</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At Northeastern University, students gain
substantial work experience before receiving their diplomas. About
90 percent of Northeastern undergraduates complete at least one
professional co-op during their college career, working for one of
more than 2,000 employers around the world, such as GEICO and MTV.
Students can choose to complete their degree in four years, with
the potential for two co-ops, or five years, building in time for
three co-ops. Outside of the classroom and workplace, there are
more than 300 clubs and organizations for students, including about
25 fraternities and sororities. The Northeastern Huskies compete in
the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Conference. More than 3,000
students compete at the club and intramural sport level. Freshmen
and sophomores are required to live on campus. Northeastern's
campus is spread out across 73 acres in the venerable college town
of Boston. Northeastern has its own stop on Boston's subway system,
commonly called the T. The city, home to myriad colleges, is
steeped in American history and full of activities for
students.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>47655</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5603840</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Troy,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>39</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was founded
on the principles of bringing science to everyday life, and that
ethos is still prevalent today. About a quarter of students are
involved in Greek L.I.F.E., as the fraternity and sorority scene is
known at the school, which stresses Leadership, Innovation,
Fortitude and Evolution. More students - about three fourths - play
sports at the varsity, club or intramural level. True to the
school's mission, the varsity athletes are known as the Engineers,
and compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference and the
Liberty League. There are also more than 175 student organizations.
Freshmen must live on campus, usually in dormitories that only
house first-year students. RPI's campus, in Troy, N.Y., is nestled
in an ideal location for nature lovers. The school overlooks the
Hudson River, where waterfront activities abound, and is close to
Grafton Lakes State Park, Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains.
For an urban experience, Albany is 9 miles
away.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>50797</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Tulane
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1193547</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>New
Orleans, LA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>39</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At Tulane University, located in New
Orleans, students can experience a thriving -- and re-establishing
-- city that is known for more than just its raucous Mardi Gras
celebrations. The school is divided between an Uptown campus, its
main location, and a Downtown campus, the center for health science
programs. The French Quarter, about four miles from the main
campus, is a popular tourist spot known for its music scene,
nightlife and shopping. Freshmen and sophomores must live on
campus, unless a student lives locally with parents, is married or
is older than 21. There are more than 200 student organizations on
campus, including about 20 sororities and fraternities. About a
quarter of students are involved in the Greek system. The Tulane
Green Wave sports teams compete in the Division I American Athletic
Conference, and the school's colors are olive green and blue.
Through Tulane After Dark, students can choose from a variety of
evening activities such as concerts, comedy shows and murder
mystery parties. Since Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of students a
year have volunteered in community service efforts to rebuild the
city.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>51010</dbp:schFees>
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<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of California--Irvine</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5028716</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Irvine,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>39</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>On the sunny campus of the University of
California--Irvine, students don't have far to go to decompress
after class. The Pacific Ocean is a quick 5-mile trip away,
attracting surfers, sailors and sunbathers alike. Seated in Orange
County, the bustling campus is home to more than 500 student
organizations, including nearly 50 fraternities and sororities. The
UC--Irvine Anteaters compete at the Division I level in the Big
West Conference, cheered on by non-traditional mascot Peter the
Anteater and a group of student fans called Eater Nation. While UC
Irvine is known as a commuter school, university officials have
tried to combat that status by offering more on-campus residence
options. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, but more than
three-fourths of first-year students choose to do so. Getting
around UC Irvine is easy with the school's ZotWheels, a fleet of
blue and gold bicycles that students can pick up and ride to four
campus locations. Commuters looking to be more energy efficient can
carpool to campus with other students through the university's
Zimride Rideshare Community.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>39458</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>Lehigh
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q622137</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Bethlehem,
PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>44</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Lehigh
University is located in Bethlehem, Pa., 50 miles north of
Philadelphia and 75 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh
Mountain Hawks are members of the Patriot League, and compete in 25
NCAA Division I sports. Their biggest athletic rivalry is Lafayette
College, located less than 20 miles away. A third of the student
body is involved in fraternities and sororities. All freshmen are
required to live on campus, and sophomores are also required to
live on campus in a residence hall or Greek housing. Lehigh's main
campus is located on the wooded slope of South Mountain, and half
of the campus is preserved as open space.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>48320</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of California--Davis</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111943058</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Davis,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>44</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of California--Davis, one of 10 schools in the
University of California system, was originally established as a
farm school for UC - Berkeley. Located just 15 miles from
Sacramento, UC Davis's campus contains an airport, fire department
and a collection of outdoor sculptures called Eggheads. There are
more than 500 student organizations on campus in addition to a
sizeable Greek community that comprises about 65 fraternity and
sorority chapters. All freshmen are guaranteed housing, and after
their first year students typically move off campus or live in
university apartments. The UC Davis Aggies field more than 20 NCAA
Division I teams, and students can join the Aggie Pack, the largest
student spirit organization in the country.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40728</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/45">
<dbp:uniName>University
of California--San Diego</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30589257</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>La Jolla,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>44</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of California--San Diego lies alongside the Pacific
Ocean in the La Jolla community of San Diego. The UCSD Tritons
compete in more than 20 NCAA Division II sports, mainly in the
California Collegiate Athletic Association. The school has hundreds
of student organizations, and the university hosts a thriving Greek
community. All freshmen are eligible for guaranteed on-campus
housing for two years, but they are not required to live on campus.
The campus has an aquarium and is home to the Large High
Performance Outdoor Shake Table, which tests structures' ability to
withstand simulated earthquakes.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>41387</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/46">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22058990</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Champaign,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>44</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of Illinois is located in the twin cities of Urbana and
Champaign in east-central Illinois, only a few hours from Chicago,
Indianapolis and St. Louis. The school's Fighting Illini
participate in more than 20 NCAA Division I varsity sports and are
part of the Big Ten Conference. The university boasts the largest
Greek system in the world, and almost a quarter of the student body
is involved. It's not hard to find something to do on campus with
more than 1,000 student organizations, including professional,
political and philanthropic clubs. All freshmen are required to
live on campus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>31320</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/47">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Miami</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54322501</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Coral
Gables, FL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>44</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located in Southern Florida, the University
of Miami has an ideal location for students who love the outdoors.
With popular spots like South Beach, the Florida Keys and
Everglades National Park nearby, students have plenty of
opportunities for water sports, hiking and sunbathing. Downtown
Miami, also near to the school, is a thriving sports and cultural
center. On campus, more than 2,400 students are involved in more
than 30 fraternities and sororities. Students can also choose from
more than 250 clubs and organizations to join. Freshmen are not
required to live on campus, but many opt to live in the school's
five residential colleges. The communities, modeled after housing
at England's Oxford and Cambridge universities, combine living and
learning with group meals, poetry readings, sports and more. For
students who do not live in university housing, the Commuter
Assistant Program pairs freshmen with an on-campus representative
to help ease the transition into college. University of Miami
Division I sports teams are known as the Hurricanes and compete in
the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The school's
mascot is Sebastian the Ibis, a species of marsh bird that is known
for weathering tropical storms.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>47004</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Wisconsin--Madison</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16982645</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Madison,
WI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>44</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of Wisconsin--Madison lies along the southern shore of
Lake Mendota in the city of Madison. The Wisconsin Badgers compete
in more than 20 NCAA Division I sports and are part of the Big Ten
Conference. Students can get involved in more than 800
organizations on campus. There is also an active Greek life and
social scene on campus, evident in Wisconsin's reputation as one of
the top party schools in the country. Freshmen are not required to
live on campus, but many choose to do so. Students can opt to live
in one of several residential communities where they learn and live
with other students and faculty.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>32738</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/49">
<dbp:uniName>Pepperdine
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117876</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Malibu,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>50</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Squeezed in among the Santa Monica Mountain
foothills, Pepperdine University is a Christian college known for
its picturesque location in Malibu, Calif. The school upholds the
New Testament-based traditions of the Churches of Christ. Students
must attend 14 spiritual events a semester and take at least three
religion courses during their time at Pepperdine. There is a Church
of Christ on campus, as well as a handful of student-led
ministries. Outside of church, the school's sports teams, the
Pepperdine Waves, compete in the Division I West Coast Conference.
Students can also play club sports, such as lacrosse and a
triathlon group, and a variety of intramural sports, from dodgeball
to beach volleyball. Freshmen and sophomores must live in
university housing on the dry campus, and student spiritual life
leaders live in each residence hall. About 25 percent of students
are active in more than a dozen sororities and fraternities, though
there is no official Greek housing on
campus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>50022</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/50">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Florida</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q501758</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Gainesville, FL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>50</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28666</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/51">
<dbp:uniName>Villanova
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1466001</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Villanova,
PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>50</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Villanova University, named for the
Spanish Augustinian St. Thomas of Villanova, is still affiliated
with the Augustinian Order. Located just 12 miles from Philadelphia
in the suburb of Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, Villanova - often
shortened to 'Nova - offers popular student organizations like the
Blue Key Society, which gives admissions tours and hosts
prospective student days, and Rays of Sunshine, the student
community service office. A thriving Greek community at Villanova
encompasses about two dozen fraternities and sororities. Athletics
are also important, and the Villanova Wildcats - known for their
successful men's basketball program - mainly compete in the NCAA
Division I Big East Conference. Incoming freshmen are guaranteed
housing for their first three years in any of the 18 residence
halls or eight apartment-style buildings.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>49280</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/52">
<dbp:uniName>Pennsylvania State
University--University Park</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739627</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>University
Park, PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>50</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>There is rarely a dull moment on the
Pennsylvania State University--University Park campus, also known
as Happy Valley. With around 950 clubs and organizations, there are
broad opportunities to get involved in campus life. The school
mascot is the Nittany Lion, and teams compete in the Division I Big
10 Conference. The football team plays in Beaver Stadium, which is
one of the largest arenas in North America with room for more than
107,000 fans. Penn State is home to a thriving Greek system with
nearly 90 sororities and fraternities. About 15,000 students
volunteer in THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the
world. Students raise money for pediatric cancer research and
awareness throughout the year and participate in a 46-hour dance
marathon - no sitting or sleeping allowed. Freshmen must live in
one of five housing areas on campus. Across the street from campus
is State College, a bustling small town with an array of coffee
shops, restaurants, shops and bars populated mostly by students.
Surrounded by mountains, the school is also close to skiing,
snowboarding and hiking opportunities.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>32382</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/53">
<dbp:uniName>Ohio State
University--Columbus</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107445096</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Columbus,
OH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>54</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29229</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/54">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Washington</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q219563</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Seattle,
WA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>54</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located in the University District
neighborhood (known as the U District) just north of downtown
Seattle, the University of Washington is a cutting-edge research
university with a long-standing history as one of the oldest public
institutions on the West Coast. Students can join one of the
school's 500-plus student organizations, including about 50
sororities and fraternities, or can start a brand new club with at
least four other students. University of Washington is known as a
commuter school, and freshmen are not required to live on campus.
Housing is not guaranteed for any student. For those that do reside
in the residence halls, the university stresses "living green"
through energy conservation and recycling. On the sports fields,
the school's varsity athletes are competitive in the NCAA Division
I Pac-12 Conference. The football team, in particular, is a
traditional league stand-out. The teams are represented by two
mascots: one, a costumed student known as Harry the Husky Dawg, and
the other, Dubs, a live Alaskan husky. The university gym is free
for students seeking a workout.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>34791</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/55">
<dbp:uniName>George
Washington University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q432637</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Washington, DC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>56</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>George Washington University's urban
location in downtown Washington, D.C., is ideal for fans of
politics and city life. The school is spread out across the D.C.
Foggy Bottom neighborhood, near the State Department and about a
mile away from museums on the National Mall and the Washington
Monument. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus,
and, starting with the Class of 2018, juniors are required to live
on campus as well. The school's sports teams are nicknamed the
Colonials, and compete in the Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. A
costumed student called George, named for George Washington, is the
school mascot, though an 10-foot inflatable character known as Big
George and an on-campus statue of a hippopotamus are unofficial
mascots. There are more than 400 organizations on campus, and
students can start their own clubs with an original idea and nine
other members. About 25 percent of students are involved in the
school's large Greek system. The TRAiL program takes students on
outdoor excursions like hiking, kayaking and horseback riding.
Student publications include the GW Hatchet, The Daily Colonial and
The GW Patriot.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>51950</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/56">
<dbp:uniName>Southern
Methodist University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1536258</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Dallas,
TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>56</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Despite its name, this private university in
Dallas is a secular institution when it comes to classes. The
school was founded by what became the United Methodist Church in
1911, but it is now home to students of many religious
affiliations. Outdoor activities are plentiful in Dallas, a city
that boasts an average of 232 days of sunshine a year. Students can
check out the Dallas International Film Festival, which draws
40,000 viewers annually, or explore the more than 400 parks in the
city. Students are required to live on campus for their first two
years at SMU. The campus is also home to the George W. Bush
Presidential Center, which comprises a Bush administration museum,
library and public policy institute, and frequently hosts speakers.
The SMU Mustangs sports teams play in the Division I American
Athletic Conference, supported by mascot Peruna, a black stallion
Shetland pony. About 2,000 students are involved in SMU Greek life,
and all students can participate in annual events such as the
Festival of Lights, a candlelit assembly on the school's Main Quad
each December, and the Mane Event, a celebration of spring complete
with bands and food.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>50358</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/57">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Georgia</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5916193</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Athens,
GA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>56</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At its
founding, The University of Georgia made history as the first
public, state-supported college in America. These days, the school
is known for its vibrant student community. UGA's college town of
Athens was rated among the best college towns in the country by
U.S. News, and the competitive Bulldogs sports teams compete in the
NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. There are more than 600
student clubs and organizations, including about 60 Greek chapters
that involve almost 25 percent of UGA students. Community service
is a particularly big focus, with student-run philanthropies such
as UGA Miracle, a yearlong fundraiser and 24-hour Dance Marathon
for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. First-year students must live
on campus, but Atlanta is 60 miles away for those itching for a
road trip.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29844</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/58">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Texas--Austin</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49213</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Austin,
TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>56</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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 äóÖ#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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>34676</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/59">
<dbp:uniName>Fordham
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130965</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>New York,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>60</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>47317</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/60">
<dbp:uniName>Purdue
University--West Lafayette</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7260976</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>West
Lafayette, IN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>60</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Purdue
University's West Lafayette, Indiana, campus is the main campus in
the Purdue University system, which encompasses four other campuses
throughout the state. Nearly 20 percent of students are affiliated
with Greek life, and Purdue offers a wide range of activities and
organizations. Performance groups include the "All American"
Marching Band, four jazz bands and two symphony orchestras. The
Boilermakers, Purdue's athletic teams, compete in the Division I
Big Ten Conference and are well known for their dominant men's and
women's basketball teams. The Boilermaker Special, Purdue's
official mascot, is a railroad locomotive cared for and maintained
by the student-run Purdue Reamer Club. Although no students are
required to live in university housing, about one-third of
undergraduates live on campus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28804</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/61">
<dbp:uniName>Syracuse
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q617433</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Syracuse,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>60</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Few schools are associated with a color as
strongly as Syracuse University. A brilliant shade of orange is
tied into campus life, manifesting itself in student media outlets
such as The Daily Orange, the student-run newspaper, and CitrusTV,
the television studio. The school's sports teams are known simply
as The Orange, and compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast
Conference, cheered on by school mascot Otto the Orange. The
football team plays in Carrier Dome, famed as the only domed
stadium in the Northeast. The school's campus sits on University
Hill, above the sprawling city of Syracuse in central New York
state. With about 100 inches of snowfall each year, the bitterly
cold winters at Syracuse University give students plenty of
opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and sledding on nearby
mountains. On campus, there are more than 300 student clubs and
organizations. About 20 percent of Syracuse students are involved
in Greek life, though only juniors and seniors may live in Greek
housing. All freshmen and sophomore students must live in on-campus
housing. The free Connective Corridor bus shuttles transport
students between campus and downtown Syracuse, where annual
celebrations include a 12-day Winterfest and a Jazz
Fest.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>45022</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/62">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Connecticut</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7895294</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Storrs,
CT</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>60</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Connecticut, located in
Storrs, was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School Œ_--
a fitting name for an institution surrounded by farmland. Storrs is
a sleepy town about a 30-minute drive from Hartford; 60 minutes
from Providence, R.I.; and 90 minutes from Boston. Without many
activities off campus, students can get involved in the more than
450 clubs and organizations on campus, including more than 30
fraternities and sororities. They can also catch a film in the
on-campus movie theater and skate for free in the school's ice
rink. Sports are a major focus for students; the UConn Huskies
compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference, in
which UConn's basketball teams are especially ferocious
competitors. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, though more
than 70 percent of all undergraduates choose to do so. Each year
before final exams, students gather for Spring Weekend, a
fun-filled, multi-day celebration that began as the school's Campus
Community Carnival in the 1940s.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>35858</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/63">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Maryland--College Park</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q503415</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>College
Park, MD</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>60</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located between Washington, D.C., and
Baltimore, the University of Maryland offers students a suburban
lifestyle within easy reach of big-city experiences. The flagship
campus in College Park, which has its own subway stop on the
D.C.-area Metro transit system, is often considered a commuter
school. Accordingly, freshmen do not have to live on campus. There
are more than 800 clubs and organizations on campus, including
about 35 fraternities and sororities that involve approximately 15
percent of the student population. Students looking for additional
activities can visit the university's "Free Stuff @ Maryland"
website, which offers a comprehensive listing of presentations,
events and movie screenings with no admission charges. Sports also
offer yearlong distractions. The Maryland Terrapins compete in the
NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. The mascot, Testudo, is a
Diamondback terrapin -- a species of turtle that is the official
state reptile. One of several Testudo sculptures on campus sits in
front of McKeldin Library, and rubbing its nose is thought to bring
good luck, particularly before exams.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>32045</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/64">
<dbp:uniName>Worcester
Polytechnic Institute</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4713576</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Worcester,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>60</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Among the 10 colleges located in Worcester,
Mass., Worcester Polytechnic Institute stands out as a close-knit
private school grounded in scientific education. The student body
is actively engaged in campus activities, such as the rivalry
contests like the gigantic tug-of-war held throughout the year that
pit the freshmen class against the sophomores. than 30 percent of
students are members of the school's 15 or so fraternities and
sororities. Even more - close to 70 percent - are involved in
campus sports at some level. The WPI Engineers compete in the NCAA
Division III New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference,
supported by mascot Gompei, a goat. Though the original school
mascot was the head of a once-live goat, the school now uses a
man-made replica for a mascot. WPI students also come out in droves
for the school's club sports and intramural program, and all
students must take four physical education courses, ranging from
lifeguarding to plyometrics. Freshmen do not have to live in campus
residence facilities, which include standard dormitories and four
houses with student-selected themes. A university seal is imprinted
on the ground in the center of campus, but make sure not to step on
it; school lore warns that any student who does won't graduate on
time. Off campus, students can use Woo Cards to get discounts on
food and activities around Worcester. Boston is 45 miles away, or
about an hour's trip by train.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>46994</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/65">
<dbp:uniName>Clemson
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18205994</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Clemson,
SC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>66</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>As a student at Clemson, get ready to love
the color orange. The orange Clemson Tigers compete in the NCAA
Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. The teams are supported by
notoriously passionate student fans and two costumed student
mascots, known as The Tiger and The Tiger Cub. There are more than
400 student clubs and organizations, and about 25 percent of
students are involved in the school's large Greek system. Clemson
is set on Hartwell Lake, where students can sail, swim and fish.
For indoor fun, the on-campus Underground Recreation Center has a
bowling alley, arcade and billiards room. Students can travel for
free on campus bus system The CAT, which connects students between
Clemson University and the nearby city of Clemson, S.C. The city of
Clemson is within walking distance of campus, too, and offers a
typical active college scene with many shopping, dining and
nightlife options. Freshmen must live in university housing, and
nearly half of all students choose to live on the school's
picturesque, tree-lined campus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>32796</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/66">
<dbp:uniName>Yeshiva
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1048851</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>New York,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>66</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Yeshiva
University is Jewish institution in New York City. The university
is divided into three undergraduate colleges: Yeshiva College, the
Stern College for Women and the Sy Syms School of Business, each at
campuses throughout Manhattan. A university shuttle system
transports students between campuses. The university also has a
campus in Israel, where more than 600 students a year study through
the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program. Freshmen are not required to
live on campus, though many choose to do so. There are dozens of
student organizations on campus, from a computer science club to
the Student Holocaust Education Movement. The Yeshiva Maccabees
sports teams compete at the NCAA Division III level. The school has
a Center for the Jewish Future, which sponsors projects like the YU
Torah Online. Students design regular Shabbat programs, and produce
publications at each campus, including newspapers The Commentator
and The Observer.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40670</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/67">
<dbp:uniName>Brigham
Young University--Provo</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332498</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Provo,
UT</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>68</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Student life centers on religion and
responsibility at Brigham Young University--Provo, a school founded
and supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(also known as the Mormon church). There are more than 70 clubs on
campus, which meet Tuesday evenings. Each Wednesday, a student
volunteer coalition completes community service projects around
campus. There is no Greek system at BYU. The BYU Cougars mainly
compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. The football
team is known for the number of players drafted by the NFL: more
than 70 in the past 30 years. All BYU students can participate in
the intramural sports, and about 25,000 choose to do so. Freshmen
do not have to live on the Provo, Utah, campus, though the school
encourages it. All students live according to a strict honor code,
which prohibits - among other things - camping with members of the
opposite sex and growing a beard without a doctor's approval.
Extramarital and gay sex are also prohibited. Situated at the base
of the Wasatch Mountains, the campus is close to plentiful
climbing, hiking and biking opportunities. Provo is also home to
the Missionary Training Center, where students of the Latter-day
Saints faith can enroll to learn and grow before serving at least
18 months around the world.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>5300</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/68">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Pittsburgh</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q235034</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Pittsburgh, PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>68</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located in the Oakland neighborhood, Pitt's
campus is a 3-mile trip from bustling downtown Pittsburgh. The city
is home to powerhouse professional sports teams, such as the
Steelers and Penguins, and dozens of unique cultural centers, like
the Andy Warhol Museum and Phipps Conservatory & Botanical
Gardens. Pitt students get free admission to these and other select
museums throughout the school year. Because Pittsburgh is bordered
by three rivers, kayaking, sailing and fishing opportunities are
plentiful. City buses stop every 10 to 15 minutes on campus, and
students can ride public transportation into the city for free with
school ID. Freshmen do not have to live on campus. Pitt has a
sizeable Greek community of about 35 fraternities and sororities.
Students in Arts and Sciences majors can earn hands-on credits in
internships, research and teaching with the help of the
university's Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and
Creative Activity. The Pittsburgh Panthers sports teams compete in
the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. Pitt students are
notorious for their avid support at sporting events, particularly
for forming a riotous cheering section known as the Oakland Zoo at
basketball games. Students who attend the most home sporting events
get priority purchasing when game tickets are in high demand
through the school's Loyalty Points
system.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29758</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/69">
<dbp:uniName>Rutgers
University New Brunswick</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7382826</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Piscataway, NJ</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>70</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>For
high school students who can't decide what their ideal college
campus would look like, Rutgers University may be the solution. The
flagship campus of New Jersey's state university, based in New
Brunswick, is actually split into five mini-campuses known as
Douglass, Cook, College Avenue, Busch and Livingston. Each campus
has a unique setting and identity, from the hip student feel of the
College Avenue campus to the farmland and science buildings at Cook
Campus. Each mini-campus has its own student center and dining
options. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, but those who
choose to do so have options on each campus, too. There are more
than 400 student clubs and organizations across the mini-campuses,
including more than 80 fraternities and sororities. The Rutgers
Scarlet Knights compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference.
The university also has a virtual campus on Second
Life.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>30023</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/70">
<dbp:uniName>Baylor
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q812573</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Waco,
TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>71</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The student community at Baylor University
is bound together largely by religion and service. The Waco, Texas,
school is a private, Baptist institution, and its student body is
particularly active in volunteerism. Each semester, students donate
a collective 12,000 hours of time to service projects through a
one-day program called Steppin' Out. Students can volunteer year
round through the school's Urban Missions, which coordinates
service projects in the local community, and Global Missions, which
sends students abroad. The student body is also active in
faith-based activities. Each year, students lead Be The Change, a
week of speakers, breakout sessions and events that give religion a
global focus. Freshmen are required to live on campus and must also
take two semesters of Chapel, attending worship services every
Monday and Wednesday. Students and faculty gather daily for a
campus prayer at noon, and weekly for free ice cream floats during
"Dr Pepper Hour." Students can also get involved in more than 270
student organizations on campus. There are more than 40
fraternities and sororities, and the organizations compete in their
own intramural sports leagues. Baylor is one of the only private
schools in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference, but the sports
teams, known as the Baylor Bears, stay competitive - especially in
football. The school mascot, not surprisingly, is a bear. Baylor
University also has its own holiday, Diadeloso, a day when classes
are canceled so students can participate in athletics tournaments
and attend free concerts. Waco, which is 100 miles from Dallas and
Austin, is a small city with outdoor recreation opportunities like
hiking and mountain biking.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>42006</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/71">
<dbp:uniName>Stevens
Institute of Technology</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q657222</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Hoboken,
NJ</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>71</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Innovation and entrepreneurship is stressed
at Stevens Institute of Technology, a research-intensive school
primarily known for its engineering, science and management
programs. The school also has a humanities division with eight
majors. Undergraduate students are encouraged to get involved in
research projects and develop new technologies through the school's
Technogenesis philosophy. Students can opt for a cooperative
education track, which is a five-year program with mostly
alternating semesters of class and full-time, paid work. Students
complete a full first and fifth year at Stevens, and pay for only
four years of school. On campus, in Hoboken, N.J., there are more
than 120 clubs and organizations, including about 15 fraternities
and sororities. Housing is guaranteed for four years, and more than
60 percent of students choose to live on campus. The campus lies
along the Hudson River, and New York City is a boat or subway ride
away. The Stevens Ducks mainly compete in the NCAA Division III
Empire 8 Athletic Conference, and, through the school's
Adopt-a-Team program, all student athletes have a faculty mentor to
help them juggle sports and school work. Incoming freshmen also do
not have the hassle of buying a new laptop; each student is given a
notebook computer with software configured to his or her major. The
school was exclusively for male students until 1971, and now,
females make up close to 30 percent of the student
body.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>48838</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/72">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Minnesota--Twin Cities</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q238101</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Minneapolis, MN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>71</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Minnesota stretches across
a major city - or two, to be exact. Minneapolis and St. Paul, known
as the Twin Cities, are frequently recognized for sports,
cleanliness and volunteerism. The school has a campus in each city,
though the Minneapolis site is considered the main campus of the
University of Minnesota. Freshmen do not have to live on campus,
but the more than 80 percent who choose to can opt to live in
traditional residence halls or one of more than two dozen Living
Learning communities, such as the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives
House and La Casa De Espaí±ol. Also on campus are more than 600
student organizations, including more than 30 fraternities and
sororities. The Minnesota Golden Gophers compete in the NCAA
Division I Big Ten Conference, and all athletic events are held in
the Minneapolis campus's Stadium Village neighborhood. Goldy
Gopher, the school mascot, energizes thousands of student fans as
they chant "Ski-U-Mah," a rally cry that means "Victory UM." Under
the Four-Year Graduation Plan, the university ensures that all
necessary classes will be available for students to complete their
degrees on time. If courses are not available in an undergraduate's
four years of schooling, the university will pay for the extra
credits.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>22210</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/73">
<dbp:uniName>American
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q168000</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Washington, DC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>74</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Students at American University benefit from
the school's location in the political hub of the nation.
Washington, D.C., is a playground for the politically and socially
oriented with its countless museums, restaurants, clubs and
year-round events. The university, located in a suburban pocket of
northwest Washington, is close to a stop on the D.C.-area Metrorail
transit system. Rides downtown take about 15 minutes. Students at
American have been rated among the most politically active in the
nation, and there are more than 200 student clubs and organizations
on campus. The school also has a sizeable Greek system, with about
30 fraternities and sororities. The American University Eagles
sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Patriot League, and the
school's mascot is, accordingly, an eagle. Catching a professional
sports contest, such as a Redskins football game or a Nationals
baseball game, is a quick trip from campus, too. The university is
affiliated with the Methodist church, but its Kay Spiritual Life
Center houses about 25 groups of different faiths. The confluence
of opportunities on and off campus clearly works for most students:
American University boasts a notably high freshmen retention rate
of around 90 percent.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>44853</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/74">
<dbp:uniName>Clark
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1095773</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Worcester,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>74</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Clark University in Worcester, Mass., is a
small liberal arts institution in the midst of 11 other colleges
and universities. Together, the schools make up the Higher
Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts. All Clark students
can get a WOO card: a pass that grants discounts at area
attractions, baseball games and the local ski slope, Wachusett
Mountain. Clark students can also ride the free intercampus shuttle
to Becker College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Assumption
College, Worcester State University and College of the Holy Cross.
Students can also hop aboard to get to Worcester Public Library,
Worcester Art Museum and the local train and bus station. On
campus, Clark students can choose from more than 100 clubs and
organizations, but the school does not have a Greek system. The
Clark Cougars sports teams compete in the NCAA Division III New
England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. Freshmen and
sophomores must live on campus, and all students are allowed to
bring cars. For road trips, Boston is less than an hour's drive
away; New York City is a three-hour trip. Students can explore more
than 50 study abroad options after declaring a major, and about
one-third of Clark students
participate.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>43150</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/75">
<dbp:uniName>Texas
A&M University--College
Station</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7875977</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>College
Station, TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>74</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Ready to be an Aggie? All students assume
the nickname at Texas A&M, an academic and athletic
powerhouse in central Texas. Once an all-men's school called the
Agricultural and Mechanical College - now shortened to A&M
- the university today is coed and has offers a wide variety of
majors and activities. Students can choose from more than 800 clubs
and organizations, including nearly 60 fraternities and sororities.
About 10 percent of students go Greek. students, about 25 percent,
play in Texas A&M intramural sports leagues, one of the
largest programs in the country. The school's varsity sports
compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, cheered on
by mascot Reveille VIII, a collie. Miss Rev, as the collie is
known, is also the highest-ranking member in the school's Cadet
Corps, the largest ROTC program in the nation (not including
programs at service academies). First-year students interested in
community service can get involved right away through the Freshmen
in Service and Hosting program (FISH). All students can give back
during The Big Event, the largest single-day, student-run volunteer
effort in the country in which more than 15,000 Aggies work to
improve the nearby cities of College Station and Bryan. For many
students, these communities are also home; freshmen are not
required to live on campus and many choose to live in College
Station or Bryan.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28768</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Massachusetts--Amherst</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15142</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Amherst,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>74</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Massachusetts--Amherst is
the central location for the state school system. The university is
large, but through the Five College Interchange, students can take
courses at smaller liberal arts colleges nearby: Smith College,
Mount Holyoke College, Amherst College and Hampshire College.
Students have close to 90 majors to choose from, including an
option to design a major, known as BDIC: the Bachelor's Degree with
Individual Concentration. Adult students can complete a degree by
taking classes online or on campus - or both - via the UMass
Amherst University Without Walls (UWW). All freshmen must live on
campus, and family housing, including one- and two-bedroom
apartments, is also available to students who are married or who
have legal custody of a dependent child. There are more than 200
student organizations to check out, as well as outdoor activities
in and around the college's town, Amherst. For road trips from
campus, Boston is 90 miles away, while New York City is a 175-mile
drive. Notable alumni of the University of Massachusetts--Amherst
include Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric; Jeff Talyor,
founder of Monster.com; and Jeff Corwin, an Animal Planet
personality.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>30123</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/77">
<dbp:uniName>Virginia
Tech</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111234208</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Blacksburg, VA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>74</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At Virginia Tech, a former military
institute with its background in the sciences, students are
encouraged to "invent the future." Students are known as Hokies, a
term that was the original rally cry when the school was known as
the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic
Institute. Sports teams, also known as the Hokies, compete in the
NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference, and the school mascot is
the HokieBird. Virginia Tech is settled in Blacksburg, a typical
college town full of restaurants, bars and clubs. Students account
for more than half the total residents in Blacksburg, and they
dominate the town's public Blacksburg Transit bus system, which is
free for Hokies. On campus, students can go bowling, play pool or
try out video games in the BreakZONE. There are also more than 600
clubs and organizations, including a large Greek system of more
than 50 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus,
which puts them in close proximity to the school's renowned dining
facilities. Students can order steak and lobster at Virginia Tech's
West End Market, or grab a meal from on-campus chain restaurants,
including Au Bon Pain and Pizza Hut.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29371</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/78">
<dbp:uniName>Miami
University--Oxford</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5180481</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Oxford,
OH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>79</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Miami University students make up nearly
half the population of the approximately 7-square-mile town of
Oxford, Ohio. Freshmen must live on campus, which is also home to
more than 500 student organizations. The Greek system constitutes a
large part of campus life, with about a third of the student body
involved in more than 50 fraternities and sororities. In fact, the
school often gets the moniker "Mother of Fraternities" because the
Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Chi
organizations were founded at Miami University. The school is also
known as the "Cradle of Coaches" for the number of professional and
collegiate coaches who once competed for Miami. The RedHawks, who
compete in the Division I Mid-American Conference, were known as
the Redskins until 1997. The name was changed after years of
controversy and a request from the Miami Indian Tribe. (The tribe
is the namesake of the university.) To help ease the transition
into freshman year, older students often create a guide to life at
Miami University, called the "M Book." Student couples who marry
are known as "Miami Mergers" and are reminded of their alma mater
each Valentine's Day, when the admissions office sends cards to
congratulate former students on finding love at
school.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>31592</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/79">
<dbp:uniName>University
of California--Santa Cruz</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5146364</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Santa
Cruz, CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>79</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At the University of California--Santa Cruz,
one of 10 schools in the state's university system, residence life
can define a student's experience. Nearly 100 percent of freshmen
live on campus and choose one of 10 residential colleges to join.
These small groups have their own campus locations, as well as
unique architecture and programming. Kresge College, for example,
is home to an organic garden where students can take classes;
students who are members of the College Nine community are often
active in volunteer efforts and the college's Alternative Spring
Break trips. Students who own RVs can also choose to reside in
Camper Park, a unique community of students who live in their own
home-like vehicles and share a common bathroom and lounge. Student
campers may live with pre-approved roommates who are full-time UCSC
students or spouses. Students living in residence halls may only
have overnight guests 15 times a school year, for a maximum of
three nights each visit. On campus, there are more than 25 miles of
hiking and jogging trails, and more than 100 student clubs and
organizations. Only about 3 percent of students are members of the
school's small Greek system. The UC Santa Cruz sports teams are
independent competitors in the NCAA's Division III. Athletes are
cheered on by the Banana Slug, a nontraditional, yellow earthen
creature that has been recognized among the best mascots in the
country. For fun, students can tour Dead Central, a room full of
Grateful Dead memorabilia donated by the band to UCSC, or explore
the small beach town of Santa Cruz, located on Monterey Bay. There
are rides and games on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and
opportunities for swimming, sailing and kayaking on the bay. To get
around, students can travel on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit
District buses for free with school ID. For longer road trips,
Monterey is 45 miles away, and San Francisco is a 75-mile
trip.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40241</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/80">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Delaware</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1068072</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Newark,
DE</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>79</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>For students interested in attending the
University of Delaware, it pays to live in the state. The
University of Delaware admits all Delaware residents whose academic
records predict success, and about 65 percent who apply will be
accepted. About half (45-55 percent) of all out-of-state applicants
are admitted. For all who receive admission, there are about 280
student clubs and organizations on the school's lush campus in
downtown Newark. Nearly 20 percent of students are involved in the
school's large Greek system, which has about 25 fraternities and
nearly 20 sororities. The Fightin' Blue Hens sports teams, named
after a Delaware Revolutionary War battalion with the same
nickname, compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic
Association. The mascot is a costumed bird named YoUDee, and a
group of live Blue Hen chickens reside on the school farm. Freshmen
must live on campus, unless they commute from a parent's local
home. When students want to leave campus, Wilmington is about 12
miles away. Philadelphia is a 45-mile drive and Baltimore is 55
miles away. The University of Delaware ran the nation's first study
abroad program in 1923, and, these days, nearly 35 percent of
undergraduates opt to spend time in another
country.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>31420</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/81">
<dbp:uniName>Colorado
School of Mines</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1111367</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Golden,
CO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>82</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>For students who want to work in the
sciences, opportunities abound at the Colorado School of Mines. A
public engineering and applied sciences school in Golden, Colorado,
Mines has 14 academic departments, including Mechanical Engineering
and Geophysics. The school also offers courses in the Liberal Arts
& International Studies and Economics & Business
departments. When students aren't studying, the school's location
is ideal for outdoor recreation. Golden is 13 miles from the state
capital of Denver and lies in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains,
where students can bike, hike and climb. The campus also has a
climbing wall for students to test their skills before attempting
the Rockies. Cold-weather sports fans can partake in the annual
Winter Carnival, a student-run affair packed with skiing and
snowboarding at a local resort. The Mines sports teams, known as
the Orediggers, compete in the NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain
Athletic Conference, which is mostly made up of other teams from
Colorado. The school mascot is Blaster the burro, and a giant "M"
emblazoned onto nearby Mount Zion signifies the school spirit.
There are more than 140 student clubs and organizations, including
seven fraternities and three sororities. First-year students are
required to live on campus. Even the student newspaper, The
Oredigger, is decidedly science based; sections include weekly
roundups of new discoveries and a Geek of the Week
feature.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>34828</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/82">
<dbp:uniName>Michigan
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q270222</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>East
Lansing, MI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>82</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>39090</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/83">
<dbp:uniName>Texas
Christian University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2302280</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Fort
Worth, TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>82</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Texas Christian University is the biggest
religious university associated with the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) and is open to students of any faith. There
are more than 20 religious organizations for students to join,
among more than 200 others. Greek life is a popular option, with
close to 40 percent of the student body involved in more than 30
fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on
campus, unless they are older than 21 or commute from a parent's
home. The Horned Frog sports teams are members of the NCAA Division
I Big XII Conference and are especially competitive in football.
The unusual mascot is a small lizard and is also the official state
reptile of Texas. Volunteer activities are a particularly big draw
for students, and the school's Center for Community Involvement
& Service-Learning coordinates excursions like service
trips over spring break. The campus is about five miles from
downtown Fort Worth, a historic area that still has an Old West
feel. Students can check out live bull riding shows at Billy Bob's,
a restaurant that is billed as the world's largest honky-tonk, or
catch a rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum. Dallas is about 35 miles
away.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>42670</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Iowa</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q182973</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Iowa City,
IA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>82</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Iowa offers top-notch
academic programming in more than 100 areas. Students looking to
hone their leadership skills have many options, too: They can
enroll in the LeaderShape Institute, a six-day getaway workshop;
attend the Leadership Development Series, which meets three times a
semester; or participate in one of the many programs offered
through the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership.
Freshmen do not have to live on campus, but more than 90 percent
choose to do so. Campus life may pose a challenge to tobacco users,
as Iowa is a smoke-free campus. Students have more than 500 clubs
and organizations from which to choose, and close to 10 percent of
students go Greek as members of the school's nearly 50 fraternities
and sororities. Sports are another big focus of campus life; even
in the competitive NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, the Iowa
Hawkeyes are notorious players. Four blocks from campus is Iowa
City, a Midwestern metropolis that has been recognized among the
nation's best for its scenery, greenery and sustainable energy
efforts.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28413</dbp:schFees>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/85">
<dbp:uniName>Binghamton
University--SUNY</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q863813</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Binghamton, NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>86</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Outdoor recreation abounds in the
southeastern New York location of Binghamton University. Despite
its name, the university is actually located in Vestal, N.Y., a
suburb of Binghamton. The campus includes a nature preserve,
complete with a forest and pond where students can hike, bike and
run around. Through the Adventure Resource Center and the Outdoor
Pursuits program, students can participate in organized kayaking,
climbing and camping trips or can plan an excursion of their own.
Winter sports fans can go skiing and snowboarding at Greek Peak, a
30-mile trip from campus. On campus, annual student events include
University Fest and Spring Fling, two outdoor celebrations with
live music, carnival rides and food. There are more than 250
student organizations, including about 50 recognized fraternities
and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus, and, because of space
restrictions, no graduate students are permitted to do so. One perk
of living in the school's residence facilities: free laundry. The
Binghamton Bearcats compete in the NCAA Division I America East
Conference, and student fans form the BU Zoo cheering section
during basketball games. The school mascot is a bearcat named
Baxter. On average, more than nine in 10 students remain at SUNY
Binghamton after freshman year, one of the highest first-year
retention rates in the country.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>22164</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Indiana
University--Bloomington</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Bloomington, IN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>86</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>34246</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/87">
<dbp:uniName>Marquette
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q188370</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Milwaukee,
WI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>86</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>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.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>38470</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/88">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Denver</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109524310</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Denver,
CO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>86</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Whether a student is looking for outdoor
recreation, a bustling urban lifestyle or a hometown team to
support in every major professional sports league, he or she will
likely find it at the University of Denver. Known as DU, the school
is settled at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the state's
capital city. Students who want to explore Denver's surrounding
areas can join in on group trips through the school's Alpine Club,
which organizes more than 20 outdoor excursions a year. There are
more than 100 other student clubs and organizations to check out,
too, including about 15 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and
sophomores must live on campus, with some exceptions. Student
athletes compete on the Denver Pioneers sports teams, members of
the NCAA Division I Summit League. The school's ski team has won
more national championships than any other program in the country.
On the professional level, Denver has a team in each of the four
major sports leagues: the Denver Broncos in the NFL, the Colorado
Avalanche in the NHL, the Denver Nuggets in the NBA and the
Colorado Rockies in the MLB. For creative entertainment, students
can check out musical, theatrical and innovative performances in
the on-campus Newman Center. The university campus also hosts the
Pen and Podium series, which brings in several famous authors and
poets to speak each year. To explore downtown Denver, students can
hop on the city's LightRail system, a network of monorail trains
that stops on campus and goes to more than 40 other locations. The
city is known for its revitalized urban areas, including Lower
Downtown, or LoDo, a hub of shopping, dining and nightlife that is
8 miles from campus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>46362</dbp:schFees>
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<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of San Diego</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q262663</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>San Diego,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>86</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of San Diego is a Roman
Catholic institution open to students of all faiths. The school
overlooks Mission Bay, and downtown San Diego is about a 15-minute
trip away. On campus, there are more than 100 student
organizations, including more than 10 fraternities and sororities.
Most of the San Diego Torero sports teams are members of the NCAA
Division I West Coast Conference; the football team competes in the
NCAA Division I-AA Pioneer League. Athletic teams are cheered on by
the school's mascot, a costumed bullfighter named Diego Torero. The
University Ministry coordinates retreats and immersion trips and
hosts daily Mass services, including a special Mass for Peace on
Wednesday nights. After class, students can relax at nearby
beaches, like La Jolla and Pacific Beach, or explore Balboa Park,
the biggest urban cultural park in the country, which is home to 15
museums, the San Diego Zoo and the Old Globe Theatre. Opportunities
to kayak, sail, wind surf and more are nearby. Students can join
group excursions, led by the school's Outdoor Adventures program,
or rent kayaks, surfboards and snorkel equipment on campus for
trips on their own. Freshmen must live on campus, and for students
around on the weekends, the school hosts a Friday Night Movies
series.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>46140</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Tulsa</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1848657</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Tulsa,
OK</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>86</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Students at the University of Tulsa leave
with two transcripts: an academic one and a co-curricular one. The
CCT, as the latter is known, is a log of all membership in clubs,
any leadership positions and any marketable skills a student has
gained while in college. To beef up a CCT, students can get
involved in more than 200 student clubs and organizations. The
school's Greek system has more than 10 fraternities and sororities.
Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they commute
from a parent's home within 20 miles of campus. Students who are at
least 21 years old or married may live off campus, too. The Golden
Hurricane sports teams are members of the Division I American
Athletic Conference, and the school's mascot is a superhero named
Captain Cane. Students can join in Hurricane Thursdays, campus
celebrations that alternate between carnivals, concerts and . The
TU campus is two miles away from downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city
of about half a million people that is home to performing arts
centers, museums, shops and nightclubs. The state capital of
Oklahoma City is about 100 miles away.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>38796</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Florida
State University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Tallahassee, FL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>92</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Florida State University is a sprawling
public school in Tallahassee, the state's capital. Freshmen are not
required to live on campus, and typically, there is not room for
every student, so it's important to apply early if you'd like to
live in university housing. There are more than 600 student
organizations to check out, as well as adventure trips for
kayaking, backpacking, whitewater rafting and more coordinated
through the school's Outdoor Pursuits program. The Florida State
Seminoles sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic
Coast Conference and are traditionally dominant contenders in
baseball and football. For students interested in studying abroad,
Florida State has centers in Florence, Italy; London; Panama City,
Panama; and Valencia, Spain, and offers students other study abroad
programs as well. Florida State has a wide variety of graduate
schools, including a College of Business, a College of Law and a
College of Medicine. The university also has a joint College of
Engineering with Florida A&M University. Among the notable
graduates of Florida State University are fitness expert Richard
Simmons and Spanx apparel line founder Sara
Blakely.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>24673</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>North
Carolina State University--Raleigh</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1132346</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Raleigh,
NC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>92</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>North Carolina State University, also known
as NC State, is the largest four-year college in the state. As
such, students have a surplus of choices, from more than 100
programs to major in to more than 400 clubs and organizations to
join. The university has a large Greek community that fields more
than 20 percent of the student body. For other extracurricular
activities, students can check out annual events in Raleigh, such
as the North Carolina State Fair and Winterfest. Freshmen are not
required to live on campus, though about 80 percent choose to. On
the sports fields, NC State is known as The Wolfpack and competes
in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. NC State has a
variety of academic departments that serve graduate students, too,
including a highly ranked engineering school that's particularly
well known for its nuclear and biological/agricultural engineering
programs; an education program; and the Jenkins Graduate School of
Management. Notable NC State graduates include former White House
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Olympic swimmer and gold medalist
Cullen Jones.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26399</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Colorado--Boulder</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736674</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Boulder,
CO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>92</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Colorado Boulder, called
CUŒ_--Boulder for short, lays against the majestic backdrop of the
Rocky Mountains. Boulder is a lively college town with more than 80
miles of biking and walking trails. In the evenings, students can
travel anywhere within the city limits for free in CU NightRide
shuttles, which run until 1:15 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and
12:15 a.m. all other nights. On campus, there are more than 300
student clubs and organizations and close to 40 fraternities and
sororities. Freshmen must live on campus. The Colorado Buffaloes
compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. The student
athletes, called Buffs for short, are supported by two buffalo
mascots: a costumed student called Chip and a live animal named
Ralphie V. The university stresses its commitment to volunteer
efforts like Better Boulder Better World, a day of community
service in the surrounding neighborhoods. For trips off campus,
there are 11 ski slopes within 3 hours of campus, and Rocky
Mountain National Park is 45 miles away. A bit closer is Denver,
the state capital, where students can catch professional sports
matches or concerts in the unique outdoor concert hall, Red Rocks
Amphitheatre.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>35079</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Vermont</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1048898</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Burlington, VT</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>92</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Nestled between the Adirondack and Green
Mountains is the University of Vermont, a quasi-public school
founded in 1791. It is known colloquially as UVM, which is Latin
for Universitas Viridis Montis, or University of the Green
Mountains. Students who want to take advantage of the surrounding
nature in Burlington, Vermont, can rent skis, snowshoes, canoes and
camping equipment on campus. Students don't have to go far for an
adventure, though; UVM has an adventure ropes course and an indoor
rock climbing wall. There are more than 170 student organizations
on campus, including about 15 fraternities and sororities. Fewer
than 10 percent of students go Greek. Freshmen and sophomores must
live on campus. The Catamounts athletic teams compete in the NCAA
Division I America East Conference, cheered on by a mountain cat
mascot named Rally. In Burlington, students can explore the outdoor
Church Street Marketplace, a collection of restaurants and
boutiques, or relax on the shores of Lake Champlain. For a more
urban experience, Montreal and Boston are about 100 and 220 miles
away, respectively.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40364</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/95">
<dbp:uniName>Drexel
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47487017</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Philadelphia, PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>96</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Students at Drexel University can get a mix
of in-class education and extensive on-the-job experience before
graduation. Drexel operates a cooperative education program,
sending students to more than 1,600 employers worldwide for six
months at a time. Most co-ops are paid, and the average salary a
Drexel student will take home is more than $16,000. Students who
complete three co-ops generally graduate in five years. Students
who participate in a single co-op experience or no co-op experience
can graduate in four years. When students aren't working, there is
plenty to do on the school's main campus in Philadelphia's
University City. They have more than 300 student clubs and
organizations to get involved in, including more than 30
fraternities and sororities. The Drexel Dragons compete in the NCAA
Division I Colonial Athletic Association. The neighborhood is also
home to the University of Pennsylvania and the University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia. The city's central hub of public
transportation, 30th Street Station, is two blocks from campus, and
Center City Philadelphia is a 10-minute walk away. In total, more
than 70 percent of Drexel students commute to
school.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>51030</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Saint Louis
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7896224</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>St. Louis,
MO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>96</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>St. Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit
school that is open to students of any faith. The Campus Ministry
organizes specialized retreats and mission trips throughout the
year, and the on-campus church holds a daily Mass. The Saint Louis
Prayerbook is an online database of prayers - some traditional,
others original and submitted by students or faculty members. In
addition to religious extracurriculars, students can also choose
from more than 150 student organizations at SLU, including more
than 20 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must
live on campus, unless they commute from a parent's home, are
married or have been in the military for at least two years, among
other exemptions. In total, about 90 percent of freshmen live on
campus - all in halls exclusively for first-year students. Students
can get involved in campus leadership positions as early as the
second semester of freshman year. The St. Louis Billikens compete
in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The Billiken is an
unusual mascot - a smiling, gnome-like figure that is a considered
to be a good-luck charm. Off campus, students can explore downtown
St. Louis, Missouri, home to the Grand Center arts district, the
Anheuser-Busch Brewery and several professional sports teams. On
the nearby Mississippi Riverfront, students can bike, sail and
check out the Museum of Westward
Expansion.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40726</dbp:schFees>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/97">
<dbp:uniName>Stony Brook
University--SUNY</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q969850</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Stony
Brook, NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>96</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Stony Brook University is one of 64 schools
in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Located on the
North Shore of Long Island, the university is accessible by car,
train and ferry, and many students choose to commute. Freshmen do
not have to live on campus. Academic activity pauses each Wednesday
from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Campus Life Time, when students can
check out free concerts, sample free food and take a break from the
rigor of classes. Annually, students gather for events like the
Roth Pond Regatta, a race of student-made cardboard boats, and the
Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival, a week of student work
showcases. Students can also check out more than 300 student
organizations on campus, including more than 30 fraternities and
sororities. On the athletic fields, the Stony Brook Seawolves
compete in the NCAA Division I America East Conference. For a
workout off the field, students can bike and hike around Stony
Brook's large, wooded campus, which includes the Ashley Schiff Park
Preserve. For an urban experience, New York City is about 60 miles
away.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26266</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>Auburn
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4819333</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Auburn,
AL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>99</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Auburn, Alabama, has been ranked one of the
best places to live, and life at Auburn University can be similarly
enjoyable for students. Football is a particularly big attraction
in the fall, as fans support the Auburn Tigers with the help of
school mascot Aubie the Tiger. The Tiger sports teams compete in
the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and the influx of
football fans makes Auburn the fifth-largest city in the state on
game days. Pep rallies are held in the downtown Toomer's Corner,
and the area is covered in toilet paper by fans after every big
victory. There are more than 300 organizations on campus, and about
6,000 students are involved in the school's Greek system. Auburn
freshmen ease into the college transition through Camp War Eagle, a
two-day, overnight summer orientation program. Transition help
continues on Hey Day, an annual effort to get students to wear name
tags and say hello to one another. Freshmen do not have to live on
campus; in fact, a dorm room isn't even guaranteed. Because of
space restraints, first-year students are awarded on-campus living
assignments on a first-come, first-served
basis.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28840</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Loyola
University Chicago</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1537759</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Chicago,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>99</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Loyola
University Chicago, or Loyola Chicago, as it's known for short, is
one of the largest Jesuit institutions in the country. The school
has two locations in Chicago - Lake Shore and Water Tower - where
on-campus living is separated between freshmen, sophomores and all
upperclassmen. The university also has an international campus four
miles from downtown Rome, where about 400 students study abroad
each year. The Loyola Ramblers compete in the NCAA Division I
Missouri Valley Conference. For graduate students, Loyola Chicago
has a business school, a law school - particularly well known for
health care law - and a medical school. There is an accelerated 3-3
year program for Loyola Chicago undergraduates who want to go to
law school at Loyola, too. Notable Loyola alumni include Ian
Brennan, co-creator of the TV show "Glee"; Thomas Purcell,
co-executive producer of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report"; and
Michael Quinlan, former CEO of McDonald's Corp.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>41384</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>SUNY
College of Environmental Science and Forestry</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q314536</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Syracuse,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>99</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The SUNY College of Environmental Science
and Forestry offers students a niche education with the benefits of
life at a large institution. ESF, as the small school is known for
short, offers about 20 Bachelor of Science degrees ranging from
aquatics and fisheries science to paper engineering, as well as a
landscape architecture program. Students can get a broader
experience, however, through neighbor school Syracuse University.
The two institutions, both located in Syracuse, New York, have a
collegiate partnership. ESF students can enroll in courses, live in
residence halls, use campus facilities and join student
organizations at Syracuse University. ESF and Syracuse students
even graduate in a joint commencement ceremony each May. All ESF
freshmen must live on the school's campus, however. The school has
its own array of about 25 clubs. The ESF Mighty Oaks sports teams
compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, made
up of small schools, and students can take part in club and
intramural sports at Syracuse. ESF has an additional campus in the
Adirondack Mountains, called the Ranger School, where students can
study forest technology. The Ranger School offers associate degree
programs, as well as courses toward a bachelor's degree. Earth Day
is a weeklong celebration at the environmental school, with events
like yoga on the campus quad, student-wide barbecues and volunteer
clean-ups of local streams.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>17620</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/101">
<dbp:uniName>University
at Buffalo SUNY</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q681025</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Buffalo,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>99</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1846, University at Buffalo--SUNY is a public institution. The
school has 35.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students,
and the student-faculty ratio at University at Buffalo--SUNY is
13:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26270</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Illinois
Institute of Technology</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Chicago,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>103</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The Illinois Institute of Technology, a
private university in Chicago, provides a variety of options for
students interested in the sciences. IIT offers a wide range of
engineering degree programs, including aerospace engineering,
biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering, as well as a
range of degrees in architecture and the sciences. (For liberal
arts-minded students, the school awards degrees for majors
including communications, humanities and political science.) The
school also runs an Institute of Design; the Chicago-Kent College
of Law, which is particularly well known for its trial advocacy
program; the Stuart School of Business; and other graduate student
programs. For undergrads, there are more than 100 clubs and
organizations to join, including TechNews, the student newspaper.
Freshmen are required to live on campus, with some exceptions, and
both undergraduate and graduate housing is available through the
university. Each year, the campus comes together for events
including Pumpkin Launch, a day in which students, faculty and
alumni showcase homemade launching devices as they try to catapult
pumpkins the furthest, and a spring formal in downtown Chicago.
Students can also show their school spirit at IIT Scarlet Hawks
athletic events, though the school does not have a football team.
Notable alumni include Victor Tsao, founder of network hardware
firm Linksys, and James Roche, former secretary of the Air
Force.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>45214</dbp:schFees>
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<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/103">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Alabama</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q492318</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Tuscaloosa, AL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>103</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>As the
flagship campus of the University of Alabama system, the Tuscaloosa
campus is often referred to as "The Capstone." UA students have
more than 250 student organizations to get involved in on campus -
and freshmen have to live there, too. There are close to 60
fraternities and sororities in the school's influential Greek
system, made up of more than 7,000 students. The Alabama Crimson
Tide sports teams are notorious competitors in the NCAA Division I
Southeastern Conference, cheered on by an costumed elephant mascot
named Big Al. There is also a men's and women's wheelchair
basketball program. Students can boat and fish in the nearby Black
Warrior River. For a road trip, the city of Birmingham is about 60
miles away.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26950</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/104">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Oregon</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7896030</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Eugene,
OR</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>103</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Oregon, or UO for short,
is located in Eugene, a town that bills itself on its strengths in
the arts and outdoor activities. Students interested in the arts
have a similarly vast array of events to choose from at UO and the
surrounding community, from the Oregon Bach Festival to the Cinema
Pacific Film Festival. The UO Ducks sports teams compete in the
NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference and draw a considerable amount of
fans, especially in track and field and football. The school has a
small but thriving Greek life with around 30 fraternities and
sororities on campus. On-campus housing is not guaranteed, with
spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Only about 20
percent of students live on campus, and the majority of these are
underclassmen. There is a dual enrollment option for students who
want to take courses at both UO and a local community college.
While at UO, students can give their rí©sumí©s a boost through the
Professional Distinctions Program, which incorporates extra
academic concentrations, internships and career workshops. For
graduate students, the University of Oregon has a highly ranked
College of Education, as well as a law school, business school and
other graduate degree programs. UO is also home to more than 30
research centers and institutes, from the Center for the Study of
Women in Society to the Northwest Indian Language Institute.
Notable alumni of the University of Oregon include Bill Bowerman,
cofounder of Nike, Inc., and Ken Kesey, author of "One Flew Over
the Cuckoo's Nest.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>33442</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Tennessee</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7896425</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Knoxville,
TN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>103</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of Tennessee is a public research institution in
Knoxville, one of the state's largest cities, and is the flagship
campus for the state school. It has more than 40 fraternities and
sororities for students to join. The UT sports teams are known as
the Vols and the Lady Vols, short for Volunteers. The teams compete
in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and football season
is a particularly big draw at the school. The university helps to
manage the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, where students and faculty tackle research projects.
The University of Tennessee grants graduate degrees through its
Graduate School of Business, law school, College of Engineering and
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, as well as a
Space Institute, among other academic departments. Graduates of the
University of Tennessee include current and former NFL players
Peyton Manning and Reggie White, respectively.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>30858</dbp:schFees>
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<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/106">
<dbp:uniName>Rochester
Institute of Technology</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111942293</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Rochester,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>107</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Despite its name, the Rochester Institute of
Technology offers programs in the liberal arts, art and design, and
business, in addition to science and technology. Co-ops - paid,
full-time work experiences - are an important part of an RIT
education. For some majors, co-ops are required; for others, they
are encouraged. Students also have the option of completing one of
about 20 accelerated degree programs, earning, for example, both a
bachelor's degree and an MBA in five years. For a break from school
work, students can hang out in the RITZ Sports Zone in the RIT
Student Alumni Union or a game room run by the Residence Halls
Association, among other options. There are about 300 student
organizations, including fraternities and sororities. Freshmen are
guaranteed university housing, and close to three-quarters of all
students live on campus. Students showcase their school pride every
Friday - also known as Spirit Day - by wearing the school's colors,
orange and brown, in addition to showing support at RIT Tigers
sports games. RIT has several graduate schools, including the E.
Philip Saunders College of Business and the Kate Gleason College of
Engineering. The university is also home to the National Technical
Institute for the Deaf, and students with hearing disabilities are
eligible for discounted university
tuition.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>38568</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/107">
<dbp:uniName>University
of New Hampshire</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49207</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Durham,
NH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>107</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of New Hampshire is a public
institution located in the city of Durham, near the coastline of
the state. Students at UNH can choose from more than 100 majors,
including graduate studies in the Peter T. Paul College of Business
and Economics, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences,
and in the fields of education and law. Even before freshmen
undergraduates show up for their first classes, they get a chance
to meet their classmates and have some fun through the
Pre-Orientation Adventure for Wildcats (PAWs) program. This
opportunity allows first year students to camp outdoors and learn
from upperclassmen leaders. Once on campus, students can explore
more than 200 clubs, join an intramural sports team or eat with
friends at one of the dining halls, which often serve locally
produced foods. The many UNH Wildcats varsity athletic teams
compete in the NCAA Division I within various conferences. Notable
UNH alumni include John Irving, who wrote the bestselling novel
"The World According to Garp" and won an Academy Award for Best
Adapted Screenplay of his book "The Cider House
Rules.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>31424</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of San Francisco</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10387872</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>San
Francisco, CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>107</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of San Francisco is a Jesuit institution in California's
Bay Area. The school tries to emphasize its Jesuit mission in every
degree program offered. Students participate in service-learning
courses, during which academic coursework is complemented by
volunteer work around San Francisco. The university at large is
committed to bettering the community, including through
partnerships with local organizations and work through the school's
research centers and institutes. than 90 percent of freshmen live
in on-campus housing. USF has about 100 clubs and organizations for
students to consider joining, including a handful of fraternities
and sororities. The USF Dons sports teams compete in the NCAA
Division I West Coast Conference. The teams get their unique name,
Don, or Spanish nobleman, from early Spanish settlers who came to
California. Notable USF alumni include Starbucks co-founder Gordon
Bowker and former NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>44494</dbp:schFees>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/109">
<dbp:uniName>University
of South Carolina</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7896326</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Columbia,
SC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>107</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of South Carolina eases its
students into the transition to college life, no matter what year
they begin to attend. For freshmen, there is University 101, a
first-year program pioneered by the school to help students adjust.
(They must also spend the first year living on campus.) For
students transferring in from technical schools, the University of
South Carolina offers the Bridge Program, an academic support
system. The school sports teams, the Gamecocks, compete in the NCAA
Divsion I Southeastern Conference. The University of South
Carolina's college town, Columbia, boasts a variety of
entertainment, night life and outdoor options for students to check
out after class. Other college towns, including Charlotte, North
Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, are both less than two
hours away. The University of South Carolina also offers graduate
programs, including the well-regarded Darla Moore School of
Business, a law school, medical school, engineering school and
College of Education. The Columbia campus is the flagship location
of the University of South Carolina system, and the school runs a
variety of research centers, including Center for GIS and Remote
Sensing, the Center for Colon Cancer Research and the Center for
Digital Humanities. The band Hootie and the Blowfish was started at
the University of South Carolina when its members were students.
Other notable alumni include U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gary
Parsons, founder of XM Satellite
Radio.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>31282</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/110">
<dbp:uniName>Iowa State
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112205151</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Ames,
IA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>111</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Iowa State University dwarfs Ames, the small
town in which it resides. The large school offers more than 800
student organizations, and sports are a big part of campus life.
The Iowa State Cyclones compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12
Conference and share a special rivalry with the University of Iowa
Hawkeyes. Despite the Cyclones moniker, the school mascot is a
cardinal named Cy because a cyclone was hard to put into costume
form. There are nearly 50 fraternities and sororities at Iowa
State, and most chapters have their own houses. Freshmen do not
have to live on campus. There are more than 100 undergraduate
majors offered at Iowa State, and, through the Soar in 4
initiative, advisers work with students to ensure they graduate in
four years. For a study break, students can take a stroll through
the roses in Reiman Gardens or check out more than 2,000 works of
art around the campus - one of the largest collections at any
school in the country. For trips off campus, Des Moines is 30
minutes away.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>21483</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Dayton</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110465670</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Dayton,
OH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>111</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Dayton is a private,
Catholic school in Ohio located about an hour north of Cincinnati
and about an hour west of the state capital of Columbus. Students
at the University of Dayton can choose from more than 80
undergraduate majors and many graduate programs, including those in
the schools of business administration, law, engineering and
education. The university, also called UD, encourages its students
to actively practice their faiths through liturgies, spiritual
retreats and special programs such as PORCH (People of Respect,
Compassion and Hope). Through the PORCH program, students gather in
small groups and meet once a week to pray. Students can also get
involved in more than 200 organizations and with the campus radio
and television stations. Student athletes can play at the
recreational level or try out for the numerous Dayton Flyers
varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10
Conference. Notable UD alumni include Chuck Noll, the only NFL
coach to win four Super Bowl titles, which he did in the 1970s with
the Pittsburgh Steelers.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40940</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/112">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Missouri</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25196736</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Columbia,
MO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>111</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Students at the University of Missouri live
in a unique botanical garden, with more than 40,000 plants across
campus. than a third of high school seniors from Missouri attend
Mizzou each year, and all freshmen must live on campus. As the only
Division I-A sports school in the state, the Missouri Tigers teams
are a big focus of campus life. The teams compete in the NCAA
Division I Southeastern Conference and are particularly competitive
in football. The school mascot, Truman the Tiger, is named after
former President Harry Truman, who was born in Missouri. Mizzou has
more than 600 clubs and organizations for students. than 20 percent
of students join the school's Greek system, which is made up of
50-plus fraternities and sororities. Students also have a vast
array of degree options, with more than 280 majors, nearly 70 of
which can be completed online. The university's hometown of
Columbia is in central Missouri and is host to annual events like
the Roots 'n Blues 'n BBQ music festival and Art in the Park, a
large creative works showcase. To travel around campus and the town
on the weekends, students have free access to STRIPES, a
transportation service that delivers riders to their homes from 10
p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through
Sunday.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>25892</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Nebraska--Lincoln</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5639202</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Lincoln,
NE</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>111</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>There
are about 150 majors to choose from at the University of
Nebraska--Lincoln, a large, public institution that is committed to
research. All freshmen must live on the school's campus in downtown
Lincoln and can bring cars if they wish. There are more than 400
student organizations to check out, including a large Greek
community with more than 40 fraternities and sororities. The UNL
athletic squads, known as the Huskers, compete in the NCAA Division
I Big Ten Conference. The University of Nebraska also offers a wide
variety of graduate departments, including a College of Law, a
College of Business Administration, a College of Engineering and a
College of Education and Human Sciences. Notable alumni of the
University of Nebraska--Lincoln include investor and philanthropist
Warren Buffett and television talk show host Johnny
Carson.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>23148</dbp:schFees>
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<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Oklahoma</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q640652</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Norman,
OK</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>111</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Oklahoma, known as OU for
short, is a large, public research institution in Norman. The OU
Sooners are traditionally dominant athletic squads that compete in
the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference, cheered on by the Sooner
Schooner mascot, a replica of an old Conestoga covered wagon. About
25 percent of students opt to join the school's large Greek system,
made up of more than 40 fraternities and sororities. In addition,
there are more than 300 other student clubs and organizations. All
freshmen are required to live on the school's campus, which is also
home to the National Weather Center. Undergraduates from any major
program can apply to conduct research at the National Weather
Center during the summer. There are many programs for graduate
students, too, including those offered through the Michael F. Price
College of Business, the College of Law, College of Medicine and
College of Engineering. OU also has a well-regarded physician
assistant training program. Many notable athletes, including former
football player and coach Darrell Royal and baseball player Greg
Dobbs, have graduated from the University of Oklahoma, as did
former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey and actress and
comedian Olivia Munn.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>21451</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of the Pacific</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q630226</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Stockton,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>111</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of the Pacific is a private
university with a picturesque campus in Stockton, California, that
has made its way into more than 15 movies, including "All the
King's Men," "Porgy & Bess" and "Flubber." Freshmen and
sophomores must live on campus, unless they're commuting from a
parent's home within 50 miles of school. Upperclassmen may live in
residence halls, Greek houses or university apartments if they'd
like, but they aren't required to. Greek life draws about 20
percent of the student body, and, in total, there are about 150
student organizations to consider joining. The Pacific Tigers
sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference.
The school does not have a football team. Since Stockton is
situated in the California Delta waterway, students are close to
water sports options, including jet skiing, windsurfing and
sailing. For road trips within California, Sacramento is 45 minutes
away and San Francisco, Napa and San Jose are all within a
90-minute drive. In addition to its degree options for
undergraduate students, the University of the Pacific has the
McGeorge School of Law, the Eberhardt School of Business, a
graduate school of education and . Notable alumni of the University
of the Pacific include billionaire Alex Spanos, owner of the San
Diego Chargers football team, and baseball agent Scott Boras, who
founded the sports agency Boras Corp.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>44588</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Utah</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7896518</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Salt Lake
City, UT</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>111</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Utah, known as the U of U
or simply The U, is a Salt Lake City center of academics,
powerhouse sports and research. Undergraduates interested in
university housing can choose from traditional residence halls,
two- and four-bedroom apartments and common-interest living
communities. The Utah sports teams, the Utes, compete in the NCAA
Division I PAC-12 Conference and are rivals with Brigham Young
University's teams. The U of U runs a variety of research centers
and institutes, including the Brain Institute, the American West
Center and the Center for High Performance Computing. The
University of Utah's well-regarded S.J. Quinney College of Law,
College of Engineering, College of Education and David Eccles
School of Business all offer degree programs for graduate students.
The U of U School of Medicine, which is particularly well regarded
for its primary care program, is the only medical school in the
state. Notable alumni of the University of Utah include Alan
Ashton, co-founder of WordPerfect; Nolan Bushnell, founder of both
Chuck E. Cheese's and video game company Atari Inc.; and John
Warnock, co-founder of Adobe Systems
Inc.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>27039</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/117">
<dbp:uniName>Michigan
Technological University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12432</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Houghton,
MI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>118</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Michigan Technological University is located
in the small town of Houghton on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Lake
Superior, about 100 miles north of the Wisconsin border. Students
at Michigan Tech can choose from more than 120 undergraduate areas
of study, as well as many master's degree programs, including those
in the schools of business and engineering. Students at Michigan
conduct research, often one-on-one with their professors, and have
the opportunity to present what they learned at an undergraduate
expo. Enterprise teams, which are groups of students of varying
majors who work together to solve real-world problems, also present
at the expo. In their free time, Michigan Tech students can
participate in more than 200 organizations, Greek life or
intramural sports. The university also has many traditions for
students to follow, such as the annual Winter Carnival that takes
advantage of the area's impressive snowfall with ice sculpture
contests, snow volleyball, cross-country ski races and the
"Sno-Ball"dance. Student athletes can try out for the NCAA Division
I Michigan Tech Huskies men's hockey team or play for the many
other varsity sports teams, which compete in Division
II.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>30968</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/118">
<dbp:uniName>Seton Hall
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6004454</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>South
Orange, NJ</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>118</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Seton Hall University is a private, Catholic
school in the small town of South Orange, New Jersey, about 15
miles from New York City. Also known simply as SHU, the university
offers more than 60 majors in eight schools, with graduate programs
in the Stillman School of Business, the school of education and the
law school, which is home to a very highly ranked health care law
program. Seton Hall students can make the most of their degrees by
working with the career center, which connects them to internship
and job opportunities. According to the school, the vast majority
of SHU graduates find work in the New York or New Jersey area. But
before they get that far, SHU students can explore more than 100
campus organizations, Greek life or recreational sports. More
serious athletes can try out for one of the more than 15 Seton Hall
Pirates varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I
Big East Conference. Notable alumni of SHU include Max Weinberg,
the longtime drummer in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and the
band leader on the television show "Late Night with Conan
O'Brien.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>39258</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/119">
<dbp:uniName>Temple
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7698688</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Philadelphia, PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>118</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Temple University is a large, urban college
in Philadelphia. At Temple, freshmen are not required to live on
campus, though most choose to do so. Students have the option to
request their desired room assignment through an online system and
can search for potential roommates using a matching program
available through Facebook. Student fans can root for the Temple
Owls sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I American
Athletic Conference, as well as a variety of professional teams,
including the Phillies, Flyers and Eagles. There are around 300
student organizations to check out, and Center City Philadelphia, a
hub of shopping and city life, is about two miles from campus. The
school runs a variety of research centers and institutes, including
the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, the Center for
Sustainable Communities and the Center for Asian Health. Temple
University is also home to the Richard J. Fox School of Business
and Management, the James E. Beasley School of Law, and schools of
medicine, engineering and education, among others. Graduate
students can also earn degrees in dentistry, pharmacy and podiatric
medicine. Notable alumni of Temple University include actor Bill
Cosby and celebrity photographer Jeff
Kravitz.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>25994</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/120">
<dbp:uniName>University
of California--Riverside</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Riverside,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>118</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Despite its setting in Southern California,
UCR has a distinctly Scottish feel. All residence halls at the
University of California--Riverside are named for landmarks in
Scotland, including Aberdeen-Inverness and Pentland Hills. Student
athletes compete as UCR Highlanders in the NCAA Division I Big West
Conference. The school's original mascot was a live Scottish
terrier; today, sports teams are supported by a kilt-clad bear
named Scotty. Members of the student Pep Band don plaid berets and
sashes as they play the "Brave Scots" fight song at sports matches,
and students who play the bagpipes or drums can join the school's
Pipe Band as well. About 70 percent of UCR students are commuters,
and freshmen do not have to live on campus. Students may want to
hang around after class, however, for notable annual events like
the fall Block Party and Spring Splash. There are more than 300
student organizations to check out, too, including about 40
fraternities and sororities. Freshmen can ease into college with
the help of the First Year Success Series, a combination of
seminars and workshops that teach students study and time
management skills. Riverside is in an ideal location for road
trips, with Disneyland and Orange County within a 40-mile drive and
Los Angeles about 60 miles away.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40263</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Kansas</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19095377</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Lawrence,
KS</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>118</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1865, University of Kansas is a public institution. University
of Kansas follows a semester-based academic calendar and its
admissions are considered more selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>25932</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/122">
<dbp:uniName>University
of St. Thomas</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1164229</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>St. Paul,
MN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>118</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1885, University of St. Thomas is a private institution. The
school has 40.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students,
and the student-faculty ratio at University of St. Thomas is
14:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>39594</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/123">
<dbp:uniName>The
Catholic University of America</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179036</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Washington, DC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>124</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Catholic University of America, as its name
suggests, is the national university of the Catholic Church.
Students take several courses in theology and philosophy before
graduation, and the Campus Ministry holds worship services and
offers leadership opportunities to interested students. For other
ways to get involved, Catholic University students can check out
more than 80 clubs and organizations. The school's Cardinals
athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Landmark Conference
in every sport except football. The football team plays in the Old
Dominion Athletic Conference. Freshmen and sophomores are required
to live on campus, and because the university has a stop on
Washington, D.C.'s public transportation system, the Metro,
students are just a short trip away from Capitol Hill and other
national landmarks. The school is home to about 20 research
facilities, including the Institute for Policy Research &
Catholic Studies. For graduate students, Catholic University runs
the Columbus School of Law, a Department of Education and a School
of Engineering, among other academic departments. There is also the
Theological College, a seminary for male students preparing for
priesthood. Among the many notable graduates of Catholic University
are alumni such as actors Jon Voight and John Slattery; Robert
Craves, co-founder of Costco Wholesale Inc.; and James Vanderslice,
a former Dell Inc. executive.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>42536</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>DePaul
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1179603</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Chicago,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>124</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>DePaul University has five campuses in and
around Chicago, and its two main locations, the Loop and Lincoln
Park campuses, are located downtown. Individual academic colleges,
such as the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the
Driehaus College of Business, are located exclusively on one
campus. DePaul is also home to the School for New Learning, which
caters to adult students. Universitywide, there are more than 300
student organizations to check out, and students are allowed to
form their own clubs, too. More than 5 percent of students join
fraternities and sororities. The school's sports teams, the Blue
Demons, compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. The
university operates on quarters, not semesters, and each year,
students gather for events such as FEST, an outdoor concert and
festival in the spring, and Homecoming. University housing is
offered to all DePaul students. Freshmen and sophomores are
permitted to live in residence halls or residence hall apartments.
Juniors and seniors have a selection of university-owned lofts,
townhouses and apartments. There is also a multi-college community
residence hall for students of any age, known as University Center,
where students from DePaul University live alongside peers from
Roosevelt University, Robert Morris University and Columbia
College. Notable alumni of DePaul University include actor John C.
Reilly, star of films including "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story"
and "Step Brothers," and Samuel Magad, former concertmaster of the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>37626</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/125">
<dbp:uniName>Duquesne
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74343</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Pittsburgh, PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>124</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1878, Duquesne University is a private institution. Duquesne
University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its
admissions are considered selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>35062</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/126">
<dbp:uniName>Howard
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1068752</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Washington, DC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>124</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At Howard University, a historically black
college in the heart of the District of Columbia, all undergraduate
students complete a universitywide core curriculum. Required
courses include those in English composition and Afro-American
studies. Students then have dozens of majors to choose from,
including Afro-American studies, French and music therapy. Outside
of class, Howard students may choose to get involved in one of the
school's many student organizations, including fraternities and
sororities and academic clubs. The university has its own stop on
the city's public transportation system, the Metro, and students
are also permitted to bring cars to school. Freshmen, however, are
not eligible for campus parking. The school offers a range of male,
female and coed housing, both on and off campus. Howard University
has many graduate programs as well, including those in the School
of Business, School of Law, College of Medicine and College of
Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences. Notable alumni of
Howard University include former U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Thurgood Marshall, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison and
Emmy Award-winning actress Phylicia
Rashad.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>24908</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/127">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Arizona</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q503419</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Tucson,
AZ</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>124</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>As one of the largest public institutions in
its state, the University of Arizona in Tucson offers a wide range
of activities and academic opportunities to its students. Student
athletic supporters form the ZonaZoo, the student section that
supports the Arizona Wildcats sports teams, which compete in the
NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. For athletes who don't compete
on the school's teams, there are three levels of intramural sports:
the Desert league, which emphasizes fun; the Sunset league, geared
to moderate athletes; and the Cactus league, meant for very skilled
and competitive athletes. For other ways to get involved,
University of Arizona students can check out more than 30
fraternities and sororities, among many other student
organizations. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, though
first-year students make up about 80 percent of the on-campus
residential population. Each year, the university community gathers
for events like the Spring Fling, billed as the largest student-run
carnival in the country, and Homecoming. As a research institution,
the University of Arizona also offers a variety of opportunities
for both undergraduate and graduate students to get involved in
research projects. The university has a wide range of graduate
student programs, including the Eller College of Management, the
James E. Rogers College of Law and a College of Medicine. Notable
alumni of the University of Arizona include reality television star
Kourtney Kardashian and journalist Geraldo
Rivera.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>30025</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Arizona
State University--Tempe</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q670897</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Tempe,
AZ</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>129</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Arizona State University--Tempe, which has
one of the largest undergraduate populations in the nation, offers
students a wide range of academic and extracurricular options.
Collectively, the campuses in Tempe and three other locations in
the Phoenix area offer students more than 300 undergraduate
academic programs to pick from and more than 500 clubs and
organizations to check out. For time away from Arizona, students
can choose from more than 250 study abroad options. Freshmen are
required to live on campus, unless they commute from a parent's
home, are married or fall under other exceptions. The Arizona State
Sun Devils sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12
Conference and are particularly known for their baseball prowess.
Arizona State also offers a wide range of highly ranked graduate
programs through schools including the W. P. Carey School of
Business, the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, the Ira A. Fulton
Schools of Engineering and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Among the scores of notable people who have attended ASU are actor
David Spade, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and baseball star Barry
Bonds.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>25458</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>Clarkson
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q931865</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Potsdam,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>129</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Clarkson University is a private school in
northern New York, in the village of Potsdam, which is about a
90-minute drive from Ottawa and nearly two hours from Montreal.
Undergraduates at Clarkson can choose from more than 50 academic
programs, and graduates have many options as well, including those
in the schools of business and engineering. Outside the classroom,
Clarkson students can explore the more than 60 campus
organizations, which include more than 10 fraternities and
sororities. At Clarkson, there are also many annual events, such as
the Holiday Hoops for Charity basketball games and pep rallies and
bonfires on Spirit Day. Off campus, Clarkson students can discover
the nearby Adirondack Mountains and Lake Placid, drive an hour to
Canada or take a day trip to New York City. Student athletes at
Clarkson can check out many intramural teams or play at the varsity
level in the NCAA. The nationally recognized Golden Knights men's
and women's hockey teams compete in Division I, and about a dozen
other varsity teams play in Division
III.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>46132</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/130">
<dbp:uniName>Colorado
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5148957</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Fort
Collins, CO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>129</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Colorado State University is located in Fort
Collins, a midsize city at the base of the Rocky Mountains, less
than an hour north of Denver. Colorado State, also known as CSU,
offers more than 150 degrees in eight colleges, with graduate
programs in the schools of business, engineering and education and
the renowned College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical
Sciences. CSU is considered one of the leading research
universities, and faculty and students work together to explore
fields such as atmospheric science, infectious diseases, clean
energy technologies and environmental science. Outside the
classroom and research lab, students can get involved with the more
than 350 campus organizations, including about 35 fraternities and
sororities. Student athletes can find sports at the recreational,
club and varsity level, with the CSU mascot and colors reflecting
the school's past. CSU began as an agricultural school, so the
sports teams were called the Aggies and their colors were green and
gold to represent farming. The school held onto the colors, but the
more than 15 varsity sports teams are now called the Rams. They
compete in the NCAA Division I Mountain West
Conference.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28374</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>New
School</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q599316</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>New York,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>129</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1919, New School is a private institution. New School follows a
semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered
selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>45535</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>Hofstra
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1623314</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Hempstead,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>133</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>With its location on Long Island, New York,
Hofstra University puts students in an ideal location to enjoy
attractions and secure internships in New York City. In addition to
two traditional semesters, the university offers courses during a
January term and several summer sessions. Campus residence options
include traditional dormitories and Themed Living Communities,
which group students by a common interest such as active living and
performing arts. There are more than 200 student organizations,
including about 20 fraternities and sororities. The Hofstra Pride
sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic
Association, and students can also get involved in club sports
including roller hockey and Ultimate Frisbee. The university runs a
variety of academic institutes, including the Peter S. Kalikow
Center for the Study of the American Presidency, the National
Center for Suburban Studies and the Long Island Studies Institute.
There are many programs for graduate students, too, offered through
university schools including the Frank G. Zarb School of Business,
the Maurice Deane School of Law and the School of Education.
Notable alumni of Hofstra University include actor Tom McGowan, who
has appeared in TV shows including "Frasier," "Everybody Loves
Raymond" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and Alan Colmes, former
co-host of "Hannity and Colmes" on Fox News
Channel.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>42160</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Kentucky</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1360303</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Lexington,
KY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>133</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Kentucky is located in the
city of Lexington, which is about 80 miles south of Cincinnati and
200 miles northeast of Nashville. The university offers many
degrees, including about 120 master's programs, such as those in
the Gatton College of Business and Economics, the College of
Medicine and the College of Law. UK is also home to highly ranked
graduate programs in the fields of health and public affairs.
Students at UK can make the most of their studies by visiting the
James W. Stuckert Career Center, which helps them find internships
and jobs. Outside the classroom, University of Kentucky students
can get involved by joining nearly 350 clubs, Greek life or the
Kentucky Kernel student newspaper. Often called the "Horse Capital
of the World" because of its race tracks and stables, Lexington can
also be a source of fun for students, who can shop, golf, tour a
museum, browse the farmers' market or spend a day at the horse
track. Student athletes can get involved at the recreational level
or try out for the many Kentucky Wildcats varsity teams, which
compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. Notable
alumni include Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who was
voted to serve as president of the Student Bar Association while
studying law at University of
Kentucky.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26334</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Kansas
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6365111</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Manhattan,
KS</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>135</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Kansas State University is located in the
city of Manhattan, in the northeast region of the state. Students
at K-State, as it is known, can choose from more than 250
undergraduate majors and more than 60 master's degree programs,
including those in the fields of business, engineering and
education. K-State is home to the Biosecurity Research Institute,
where students can train to research infectious diseases, and the
Landon Lecture Series, which has hosted many prestigious speakers,
including five former U.S. presidents. K-State students can join
more than 450 organizations, dozens of fraternities and sororities,
and student government. It's also easy to stay busy on campus by
visiting the school's golf course, insect museum, dairy bar and
gardens. Student athletes at K-state can play at the recreational
level or try out for one of the many K-State Wildcats varsity
sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12
Conference. Notable K-State alumni include actor Eric Stonestreet,
who appears on the television show "Modern Family," and chief White
House photographer Pete Souza.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>23429</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>Louisiana
State University--Baton Rouge</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1521725</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Baton
Rouge, LA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>135</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Louisiana State University--Baton
Rouge, better known as LSU, is a public school near the Mississippi
River, in the southeastern part of the state. Students at LSU can
choose from many programs in more than a dozen colleges, with
graduate degrees available in the E. J. Ourso College of Business,
the College of Engineering, the law school and several other
fields. Outside the classroom, LSU students can explore more than
350 student organizations or check out the unique, free facilities
nearby, including the 14-acre Hilltop Arboretum or the Louisiana
Museum of Natural History. Sports fans can visit the Andonie
Museum, which is also free and all about the history of LSU
athletics. Student athletes can play at the recreational level or
with the LSU Tigers varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA
Division I Southeastern Conference. Notable LSU alumni include
four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal, and Lyndon Johnson's vice
president, Hubert Humphrey.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Mercer
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104841897</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Macon,
GA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>135</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Just an hour south of Atlanta, the main
campus of Mercer University is located in the slightly quieter city
of Macon, Georgia. Mercer offers programs in 12 different colleges
and schools, with business being the most popular major. Tradition
is important to the Mercer community. For the last 100 years,
first-year students have climbed the tower of the tallest campus
structure, the Godsey Administration Building, to sign their names
on the surface. The Mercer Student Government Association also
hosts an annual ceremony to light the school Christmas tree.
Students can get involved through more than 100 student
organizations, Greek life and athletics. The Mercer Bears sports
teams, called the Mercer Baptists until 1924, mainly compete in the
NCAA Division I Southern Conference. Graduate students at Mercer
can choose from several programs, including those in the School of
Medicine or the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics.
Famous Mercer alumni include Nancy Grace of HLN's "Nancy Grace,"
who graduated from the Walter F. George School of
Law.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>35130</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>New Jersey
Institute of Technology</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3272013</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Newark,
NJ</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>135</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1881, New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public
institution. New Jersey Institute of Technology follows a
semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered
more selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>30326</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Rutgers
University--Newark</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5284527</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Newark,
NJ</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>135</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Rutgers University--Newark is one of several
campuses of Rutgers University and is located in the largest city
in the state. More than 60 percent of Rutgers University--Newark
students complete a degree program in the Newark College of Arts
and Sciences. Students aren't required to live on campus, though
university housing options exist. The campus is near train, bus,
subway and light rail stops, making commuting convenient. There are
more than 100 clubs and organizations for interested students to
check out, as well as Rutgers University--Newark Scarlet Raiders
sports matches against fellow NCAA Division III New Jersey Athletic
Conference member schools. Rutgers University--Newark also has a
variety of degree programs for graduate students through
departments such as the Business School, the School of Law and the
highly ranked School of Criminal Justice. Notable alumni of Rutgers
University--Newark include Louis Freeh, former director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation; Hazel O'Leary, former U.S.
Secretary of Energy; and sports columnist Jerry
Izenberg.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29480</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Arkansas</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1070333</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Fayetteville, AR</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>135</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Arkansas, or U of A, is a
public institution located in the city of Fayetteville, in the
northwest corner of the state. Students at the University of
Arkansas can pursue a bachelor's degree in about 75 fields of
study, with graduate degrees available in the Sam M. Walton College
of Business, the College of Engineering, the School of Law and
other fields. U of A students can get involved on campus through
several student organizations and media opportunities, including
two radio stations and a student newspaper that's been around for
more than a century. The Office of Student Activities at U of A
plans several free events for students, including concerts
featuring Grammy winners such as John Mayer, and lectures by
prominent figures such as former President George H.W. Bush.
Students who want to venture off the University of Arkansas campus
can visit the nearby Ozark National Forest and Buffalo National
River or take a weekend trip to Dallas, Memphis or St. Louis, which
are each about 300 miles away. Student athletes can join
recreational sports or one of the nearly 20 University of Arkansas
Razorbacks varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I
Southeastern Conference. Notable U of A past faculty include Bill
and Hillary Clinton, who each taught in the law school a few
decades before landing in the White House, and famed alumni include
Charles Portis, who penned the Western novel "True
Grit.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>23168</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/140">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Cincinnati</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7895269</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Cincinnati, OH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>135</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Cincinnati is a public
school that offers hundreds of programs of study, including
graduate degrees in business, law and engineering. The university
also has several highly ranked fine arts and health master's
programs. Located just east of the uptown campus, the UC Academic
Health Center is home to four colleges, patient-care facilities and
major research laboratories. This center is famed for offering the
first nursing bachelor's degrees in 1916 and developing the first
live, attenuated polio vaccine in the 1960s. UC students today have
much to do in and outside of the classroom. They can explore more
than 300 campus organizations, join Greek life or educate
themselves in the Racial Awareness Program (RAPP). Student athletes
can get involved at the intramural or club sport level or try out
for one of the many Cincinnati Bearcats varsity teams, which
compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference.
Notable alumni include Joseph Strauss, who designed the Golden Gate
Bridge, and Abe Bookman, who invented the Magic 8-Ball
toy.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26334</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Mississippi</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22096847</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>University, MS</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>135</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Mississippi, better known
as Ole Miss, is a large public institution in the college town of
Oxford. Ole Miss has a large community of fraternities and
sororities that about 35 percent of both male and female students
join. Sports are another popular outlet for student athletes and
fans alike, as the Ole Miss Rebels sports teams compete in the NCAA
Division I Southeastern Conference. Freshmen must live on the
university's campus in Oxford, a traditional college town with an
art scene, restaurants and more to check out. The university is
committed to research, with projects in the Center for the Study of
Southern Culture, the National Center for Physical Acoustics, the
Mississippi Law Research Institute and many . Ole Miss Law is one
of many graduate schools the university offers; others include the
School of Business Administration, the Ole Miss medical school, an
engineering school and an education school. Notable alumni of Ole
Miss include NFL players Archie Manning and son Eli Manning and
novelist William Faulkner, author of "The Sound and the
Fury.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>22012</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/142">
<dbp:uniName>George
Mason University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1411222</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Fairfax,
VA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>143</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>George
Mason University has three suburban campus locations near the
District of Columbia. The school's Fairfax, Virginia, campus is the
hub of undergraduate student life. Students can live in traditional
coed residence halls, suites and apartments. The school has a
sizable commuter population, but there are many ways for all
students to get involved. There are more than two dozen
fraternities and sororities, as well as hundreds of student clubs
and organizations. The Patriot Activities Council plans major
events, like Homecoming and Welcome Week. The school's Patriots
sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10
Conference. The university also has a number of graduate schools
and programs, including the well-regarded George Mason School of
Law.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>32582</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/143">
<dbp:uniName>Oregon
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29096563</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Corvallis,
OR</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>143</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Oregon State University is located in
Corvallis, about 90 minutes south of Portland and an hour drive
from the Pacific coast. Undergraduates at Oregon State can explore
more than 200 academic programs, and graduate students can choose
from more than 100 master's programs, including those in the
schools of business, engineering and education. Oregon State, often
called OSU, is the state's largest public research university,
which specializes in studies of marine sciences, forestry,
sustainable food systems and . Outside the classroom, OSU students
can choose from hundreds of clubs to join, several fraternities and
sororities to pledge and many events to attend, such as the Battle
of the Bands. Student athletes can play at the intramural level or
try out for the many Oregon State Beavers varsity sports teams,
which compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. Each year,
OSU students gather to compete in the historic "Civil War" football
game against University of Oregon.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28846</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/144">
<dbp:uniName>Washington
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q597236</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Pullman,
WA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>143</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The main campus of Washington State
University is located in Pullman, though there are also regional
locations throughout the state in Spokane and the Tri-Cities, as
well as in Vancouver. The school has a sizeable Greek community
that recruits about 20 percent of the student population. In
addition to fraternities and sororities, there are about 300 other
student clubs and organizations to check out. The school's sports
teams, including the Washington State University football squad,
compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. Freshmen must
live on campus, unless they're older than 20 or are married.
Students with children or who are enrolled in graduate school may
apply to live in university-owned apartments. The university is
committed to research, and there are opportunities for students to
get involved in projects as undergraduates. Washington State also
offers a wide variety of graduate school options, including degree
programs through the College of Business, the College of
Engineering and the College of Education. Notable alumni of
Washington State University include broadcast journalist Edward R.
Murrow and "Far Side" cartoonist Gary
Larson.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>25673</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/145">
<dbp:uniName>Adelphi
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4682076</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Garden
City, NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>146</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1896, Adelphi University is a private institution. Adelphi
University offers a Greek system, where 10 percent of the student
body is involved in a sorority and 8 percent is involved in a
fraternity.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>34034</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/146">
<dbp:uniName>Ohio
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1075339</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Athens,
OH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>146</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Freshmen at Ohio University (OU) in Athens
can ease into their college experience through learning
communities, or LCs. These clusters of students take courses
together and might live together, too. Students can also check out
extracurricular activities, including nearly 500 clubs and
organizations. With more than 30 fraternities and sororities, Greek
life options abound, and about 10 percent of the student body opts
to participate. The Ohio Bobcats compete in the NCAA Division I
Mid-American Conference and have a traditionally successful men's
basketball team. Ohio University students must live on campus until
they have completed four semesters. Students who commute from a
parent's home within 50 miles of campus are exempt from the housing
requirement, as are students who meet other exemption criteria. OU
offers a variety of degree programs for graduate students, too,
through academic departments including the College of Education,
the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and the College of
Business. Notable alumni of Ohio University include actress Nancy
Cartwright, who voices the character of Bart Simpson on the
animated TV show "The Simpsons"; journalist Matt Lauer, co-anchor
of "The Today Show"; and Roger Ailes, president of Fox News Channel
and former campaign strategist for Presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald
Reagan and George H.W. Bush.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>21208</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>San Diego
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16980604</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>San Diego,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>146</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1897, San Diego State University is a public institution. The
school has 28.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students,
and the student-faculty ratio at San Diego State University is
28:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>18244</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/148">
<dbp:uniName>St. John
Fisher College</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111942120</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Rochester,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>146</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1948, St. John Fisher College is a private institution. St. John
Fisher College offers a Greek system, where 0 percent of the
student body is involved in a sorority and 0 percent is involved in
a fraternity.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>31880</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/149">
<dbp:uniName>University
at Albany--SUNY</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1780816</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Albany,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>146</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University at Albany, which is part of
the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is an institution
that offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and about 120
master's programs, including those in the schools of education and
business. Many of UAlbany's graduate programs are highly ranked,
including criminal justice, social work and specialties offered in
the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. Ever since
the school's early history, students and faculty have embraced
Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, as their symbol. Minerva
appears on the school seal, and a 7-foot plaster statue of her has
stood on campus for more than 100 years. UAlbany students get
involved on campus by exploring more than 200 clubs, including
several fraternities, sororities and recreational sports teams.
Serious student athletes can choose from nearly 20 varsity teams,
named the Great Danes, which compete in the NCAA Division I within
various conferences. Notable Albany alumni include Harvey Milk, the
first openly gay man elected to a major political office in America
and the subject of the movie "Milk," starring Sean
Penn.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>22244</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/150">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Texas--Dallas</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3551578</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Richardson, TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>146</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1969, University of Texas--Dallas is a public institution.
University of Texas--Dallas follows a semester-based academic
calendar and its admissions are considered more
selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>33654</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/151">
<dbp:uniName>Illinois
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5999774</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Normal,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>152</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Illinois State University is located in the
town of Normal, about 130 miles southwest of Chicago.
Undergraduates at Illinois State can choose from dozens of degrees,
and master's students can major in many fields as well, including
business, education, and social sciences and humanities. First-year
students at ISU can sign up for the Learning in Communities
seminar, which allows them to take one of their first colleges
courses with a small group of peers and learn about their fellow
students and the university. ISU students can also join more than
300 student organizations, write for the Vidette student newspaper
or play an intramural sport. More competitive athletes can try out
for one of the many Illinois State Redbirds varsity sports teams,
which compete in the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference.
ISU students can also spend their free time checking out the parks,
golf course and museum in Normal, or attending one of ISU's many
School of Theatre productions. A few of Illinois State's notable
alumni performed in these productions and went on to become famous
television actors, including Jane Lynch, who stars in "Glee," and
Laurie Metcalf, who appeared in
"Roseanne.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>20886</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/152">
<dbp:uniName>Immaculata
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6004301</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Immaculata, PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>152</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1920, Immaculata University is a private institution. Immaculata
University offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student
body is involved in a sorority and 13 percent is involved in a
fraternity.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>35210</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/153">
<dbp:uniName>Oklahoma
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7082379</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Stillwater, OK</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>152</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At
Oklahoma State University, freshmen are required to live on the
school's campus in Stillwater, a town that's home to five lakes,
theaters, restaurants and . There are more than 400 student
organizations to consider, and OSU's Greek life is a popular
extracurricular choice, with about 3,000 students joining the
fraternities and sororities. Sports are another popular outlet; the
OSU Cowboys and Cowgirls athletic teams compete in the NCAA
Division I Big 12 Conference. For graduate students, there are
degree programs offered through the Spears School of Business, the
Center for Health Sciences, the College of Education - which is
particularly well known for its technical and vocational training -
and the engineering school, among other academic departments.
Notable alumni of Oklahoma State University include country star
Garth Brooks, professional golfer Rickie Fowler and Houston Nutt,
former football coach at Ole Miss.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>20978</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/154">
<dbp:uniName>University
of California--Merced</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22025843</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Merced,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>152</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 2005, University of California--Merced is a public institution.
The school has 30.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20
students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of
California--Merced is 19:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>39944</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/155">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Illinois--Chicago</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131252</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Chicago,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>152</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Illinois--Chicago (UIC) is
located near public transportation stops, making the university
both accessible for commuters and convenient for students who live
on campus. There are more than 200 student clubs and organizations
to check out, including fraternities and sororities. Through the
UIC Undergraduate Research Experience, interested college students
can pair up with faculty mentors and create a research project in a
variety of academic areas. Each spring, students then present their
findings at the university's Student Research Forum. Outside of
academic work, student athletes compete on the UIC Flames sports
teams, which are typically strong competitors in the NCAA Division
I Horizon League and are supported by mascot Sparky D. Dragon. For
graduate students, the university has a well-regarded College of
Education, an engineering school and the Liautaud Graduate School
of Business, among other academic departments. The UIC College of
Medicine is the largest medical school in the country. Notable
alumni of UIC include former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw, blues
musician Billy Branch and prominent lobbyist Tony
Podesta.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26526</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of La Verne</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8214783</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>La Verne,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>152</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1891, University of La Verne is a private institution.
University of La Verne follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and
its admissions are considered selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>39900</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/157">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Massachusetts--Lowell</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15143</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Lowell,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>152</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1894, University of Massachusetts--Lowell is a public
institution. The school has 59.4 percent of its classes with fewer
than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of
Massachusetts--Lowell is 17:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29125</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/158">
<dbp:uniName>Seattle
Pacific University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2904851</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Seattle,
WA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>159</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a
private Christian institution located in the Queen Anne residential
neighborhood of the city, about 10 minutes from downtown.
Undergraduates at Seattle Pacific can choose from more than 60
academic programs, and graduate students can earn master's degrees
in about 15 programs, including those in the schools of business
and education. Many Seattle Pacific students and alumni utilize the
Center for Career and Calling, which helps them perfect cover
letters and portfolios, among other services, to ease the job
search. Students at SPU can also get involved in about 50 clubs and
an extensive network of volunteer opportunities through the John
Perkins Center. Student athletes can play at the intramural level
or try out for the maroon and white Seattle Pacific University
Falcons varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division II Great
Northwest Athletic Conference. Notable alumni include Doris
Heritage, a distance runner who won five world championships in the
sport before going on to coach the Seattle Pacific women's cross
country team for about 40 years.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>38940</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Alabama Birmingham</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1472663</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Birmingham, AL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>159</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1969, University of Alabama--Birmingham is a public institution.
University of Alabama--Birmingham follows a semester-based academic
calendar and its admissions are considered more
selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>17654</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/160">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Maryland--Baltimore County</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18158998</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Baltimore,
MD</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>159</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>University of Maryland--Baltimore County is
located about 45 minutes from Washington. The university offers
more than 40 undergraduate majors and more than 30 graduate
programs, including those in the engineering, science and public
policy fields. UMBC bills itself as an honors university, and as
such, hosts a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor
society and awards research grants to promising undergraduates, who
then present what they've studied. Students can have fun outside
the academic world by participating in about 250 student
organizations, pledging one of the nearly 20 fraternities and
sororities or attending any of the annual campus events, such as
the spring carnival and concert called "Quad Mania." Student
athletes can play at the intramural level or try out for the nearly
20 UMBC Retrievers varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA
Division I America East Conference. Notable UMBC alumni include
actress Kathleen Turner, who starred in the movies "Romancing the
Stone," "Peggy Sue Got Married" and "The War of the
Roses.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>24492</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/161">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Rhode Island</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1641788</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Kingston,
RI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>159</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The main campus of the University of Rhode
Island is located in the village of Kingston, with three smaller
campuses in various parts of the state. The university began as an
agricultural school, and a renovated farmhouse has stood on the
Kingston campus for more than a century. Now, URI offers more than
80 undergraduate majors and many master's programs as well,
including those in the School of Education, the College of Business
Administration and College of Engineering. Outside the classroom,
students can get involved in more than 100 campus organizations or
pledge one of the roughly 20 fraternities and sororities. URI
students can also leave campus and make a short trip to the beach
or to the state capital of Providence. Student athletes can play at
the recreational, club or varsity level. Most of the nearly 20 URI
Rams sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10
Conference, cheered on by their mascot Rhody. Notable URI alumni
include oceanographer Robert Ballard, who discovered the sunken
Titanic, and journalist Christiane
Amanpour.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28852</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of South Florida</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q500606</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Tampa,
FL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>159</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of South Florida, or USF, as
it's commonly known, is a research institution with multiple
campuses throughout the state. The public university is based in
Tampa and has regional campuses in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.
First-year students are required to live on campus, unless they
commute from one of several nearby counties, are older than 21 or
are married, among other exemptions. For students who do not live
on campus, the school organizes a Commuter Student Network and
offers bus transportation for students who drive to school and park
in remote lots. On campus, there are more than 400 student
organizations to check out, as well as a large Greek community. Any
activity that students get involved in may be added to their
co-curricular transcripts - official documents the school offers to
help students showcase their extracurricular involvement and
specialized skills to future employers. The USF Bulls athletic
teams compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference.
For graduate students, the school offers degree programs through
the USF College of Medicine, a graduate school of engineering, a
College of Education and other departments. Notable alumni of the
University of South Florida include journalist Richard Oppel,
former editor of the Austin American-Statesman and Charlotte
Observer, and Kimberly Ross, executive vice president and chief
financial officer of global cosmetics company
Avon.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>17325</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>Biola
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q864450</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>La Mirada,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>164</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1908, Biola University is a private institution. The school has
46.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the
student-faculty ratio at Biola University is 15:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>36696</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/164">
<dbp:uniName>Maryville
University of St. Louis</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6781811</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>St Louis,
MO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>164</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1872, Maryville University of St. Louis is a private
institution. Maryville University of St. Louis offers a Greek
system, where 0 percent of the student body is involved in a
sorority and 0 percent is involved in a
fraternity.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>27958</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/165">
<dbp:uniName>Missouri
University of Science &
Technology</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6879765</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Rolla,
MO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>164</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>As its name suggests, Missouri University of
Science & Technology focuses on many science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) degrees, including specialty
engineering, computing and technology, and management systems. The
school has a particularly wide variety of engineering majors for
undergraduates to choose from, including aerospace engineering,
mining engineering, petroleum engineering and engineering
management. The university also offers many engineering graduate
degree programs. However, undergraduate students can also opt to
study humanities or several liberal arts disciplines, such as
philosophy and history. Freshmen and sophomores must live on
campus, unless they commute from their family's home, among other
exceptions. Students can apply to live in traditional residence
halls, suites, apartments or even the university's Solar Village, a
community of solar homes that students build and later live in.
About 20 percent of Missouri S&T students join fraternities
and sororities. The student community comes together for annual
events, including the Snowball Semiformal, Fall Fest and a weeklong
celebration of St. Patrick's Day. The Missouri S&T Miners
compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference.
Notable alumni of the Missouri University of Science &
Technology include Joe Ballard, former commander of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, and several NASA
astronauts.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>St. John's
University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Queens,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>164</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>St.
John's University is a Roman Catholic institution open to students
of all faiths. The school has campuses in the New York City
boroughs of Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. St. John's offers
more than 150 academic, professional and recreational student
organizations, including the St. John's Bread and Life program,
which provides support and services for the poor. Greek
organizations have been a part of campus life since 1956. Because
of St. John's location in New York City, all freshmen are required
to complete a course called Discover New York. This introduction to
the city allows students to examine New York through a variety of
academic disciplines. The Red Storm sports teams compete in the Big
East Conference in the NCAA Division I. The university's athletic
program fields more than 15 intercollegiate teams but is most well
known for its men's basketball team.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>39460</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Virginia
Commonwealth University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16972974</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Richmond,
VA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>164</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Virginia Commonwealth University is
located in Richmond. Cheering on the school's Division I sports
teams, the VCU Rams, is a popular outlet for students. There are
hundreds of clubs and organizations students can join, as well as
about 40 fraternities and sororities. About 7 percent of VCU
students are involved in Greek life. For off-campus recreation,
students can take advantage of the school's Outdoor Adventure
Program, which coordinates kayaking, backpacking and whitewater
rafting trips, among other activities. VCU has a variety of
academic departments for graduate students, too, including its
well-regarded School of the Arts, School of Education, School of
Medicine and School of Social Work. The university also has a
campus in Qatar that focuses on arts programs.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>31608</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/168">
<dbp:uniName>Union
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3351682</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Jackson,
TN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>169</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1823, Union University is a private institution. Union
University follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its
admissions are considered more selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>30420</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Hawaii--Manoa</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q217439</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Honolulu,
HI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>169</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Hawaii--Manoa is located
just outside downtown Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The school's
academic departments include the School of Hawaiian Knowledge, the
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, and the School of
Pacific and Asian Studies. Outside of class, there are more than
200 student organizations to check out. UH Manoa's recreation
center coordinates kayaking trips, sailing and surfing classes,
snorkeling and hiking excursions and . Most of the University of
Hawaii--Manoa's athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I Big
West Conference. The school also offers a wide variety of graduate
programs, including degrees through its highly ranked College of
Education, the William S. Richardson School of Law, the Shidler
College of Business and the John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Notable alumni of the University of Hawaii--Manoa include
oceanographer Robert Ballard, former Citigroup chairman Richard
Parsons and President Barack Obama's parents, Barack Obama Sr. and
Ann Dunham Soetoro.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Edgewood
College</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5337885</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Madison,
WI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>171</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Edgewood College is a private
institution that was founded in 1927. It has a total undergraduate
enrollment of 1,813, its setting is city, and the campus size is 55
acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Edgewood
College's ranking in the 2017 edition of Best Colleges is National
Universities, 171. Its tuition and fees are $27,530
(2016-17).</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>27530</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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<dbp:uniName>Florida
Institute of Technology</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Melbourne,
FL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>171</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The Florida Institute of Technology, known
as Florida Tech, was originally started as training grounds for
space industry professionals working at what is now the Kennedy
Space Center. But the school also offers undergraduate degree
programs in science, engineering, liberal arts, psychology, STEM
education and . About half of the student body enrolls in the
school's College of Engineering. The school's location on what's
known as the Space Coast of the Atlantic Ocean puts students in an
ideal spot for water sports such as surfing, boating, kayaking and
fishing. For a more traditional collegiate athletic outlet,
students can check out the Florida Tech Panthers sports teams,
which compete in the NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference.
There are also more than 100 student organizations to consider
joining, including about 10 fraternities and sororities. Florida
Tech runs a variety of science-focused research centers and
institutes, including the Wind and Hurricane Impact Research
Laboratory, or WHIRL, and the Institute for Marine Research. There
are programs for graduate students, too, through the Florida Tech
engineering school, education school and . Notable alumni of
Florida Tech include Ann Dunwoody, the first female four-star
general in the U.S. Army, and David King, former director of the
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>40446</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Idaho</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55887865</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Moscow,
ID</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>171</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>University of Idaho is located in
the northwestern part of the state, in the city of Moscow.
Undergraduates at Idaho can choose from many majors within eight
colleges, and graduate students can earn degrees in more than 80
master's programs, including business, law, engineering and
education. Outside the classroom, students can join more than 200
organizations, play club-level or intramural sports or explore the
city. Moscow is home to movie theaters, cafí©s, restaurants and the
four-day Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Student athletes can try out
for Idaho's silver-and-gold sports teams, which are called the
Vandals, thanks to an old newspaper account of the 1917 basketball
team vandalizing its opponents on the court. The Vandals mainly
compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Notable Idaho
alumni include Mark Felt, better known as Deep Throat, who was the
source to reporters during the Watergate political scandal in the
1970s.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>22040</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Louisville</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1317143</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Louisville, KY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>171</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Louisville is located in
Kentucky on the banks of the Ohio River, about 100 miles from both
Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Students at U of L, as it is known,
can major in more than 170 areas of study, including master's
programs in the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and in the fields
of business and medicine. Outside the classroom, University of
Louisville students can join more than 400 campus organizations,
pledge with about 30 fraternities and sororities and play
intramural sports. More serious athletes can try out for the
Louisville Cardinals varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA
Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. On campus, U of L students
can also check out the art museum, planetarium and Auguste Rodin's
original sculpture of The Thinker. In the city of Louisville, U of
L students can go to the zoo, the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival and
the famous Kentucky Derby horse race. Notable University of
Louisville alumni include radio journalist Bob Edwards and the late
Frank Neuhauser, who won the first National Spelling Bee in 1925
when he successfully spelled the word
"gladiolus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>24626</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Wyoming</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1326975</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Laramie,
WY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>171</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Wyoming campus is situated
between two mountain ranges in the southeast corner of the state,
in the town of Laramie. The university, often abbreviated to UW,
offers nearly 200 areas of study, including graduate programs in
the fields of business, law, engineering and education. UW students
can also earn academic credit by taking classes in the National
Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Through this program, students
can explore many interesting places and activities in courses such
as Alaska Mountaineering, Himalaya Backpacking and Baja Sea
Kayaking. On campus, students can get involved in more than 200
organizations and participate in events such as Battle of the Bands
and UW's Got Talent. Student athletes can play for many teams at
the intramural, club and varsity level. The Wyoming Cowboys and
Cowgirls intercollegiate teams compete in the NCAA Division I
Mountain West Conference. Notable UW alumni include Dick Cheney,
former vice president of the United
States.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>16215</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Ball State
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4851221</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Muncie,
IN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>176</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Ball State University is located in Muncie,
Indiana, about an hour northeast of Indianapolis. Students at Ball
State can choose from about 180 undergraduate majors, including an
entrepreneurship program. In their senior year, entrepreneurship
students must pass the New Venture Creation course, for which they
develop a business plan that is presented to a panel of business
professionals before graduation. Master's students at Ball State
University can earn degrees in more than 100 fields, including
those in the Miller College of Business and the Teachers College.
Outside the classroom, Ball State students can get involved in more
than 350 campus organizations and play club and recreational
sports. More serious athletes can try out for the Ball State
Cardinals varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I
Mid-American Conference. Notable alumni include late-night talk
show host David Letterman, who developed a scholarship for creative
Ball State media students with average
grades.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>25428</dbp:schFees>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/176">
<dbp:uniName>Lipscomb
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1798619</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Nashville,
TN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>176</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1891, Lipscomb University is a private institution. The school
has 57.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and
the student-faculty ratio at Lipscomb University is
12:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29756</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Mississippi
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6879326</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Mississippi State, MS</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>176</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Mississippi State University is located in
the city of Starkville, about 170 miles southeast of Memphis.
Students at Mississippi State can choose from more than 160
academic degrees, including master's degrees through the Bagley
College of Engineering and in the fields of business and education.
Mississippi State also has a highly ranked program in the College
of Veterinary Medicine. Mississippi State, often called MSU, has
held onto many traditions that students still follow. For years,
students have rattled cowbells at sports games, attended The Drill
pep rally to start off the school year and athletic seasons and
cheered with Bully, the live bulldog mascot. The Mississippi
Bulldogs varsity teams compete in about 15 sports and are members
of the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. Students can also
get involved by joining MSU's more than 300 campus clubs, pledging
with more than 30 fraternities and sororities or running for
student government. Notable MSU alumni include bestselling author
John Grisham, who earned a degree in
accounting.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Montclair
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5018694</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Montclair,
NJ</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>176</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Montclair State University is located in New
Jersey, about 14 miles west of New York City. Students at Montclair
can choose from about 300 academic programs, which include master's
degrees in the fields of business, education and fine arts.
Montclair students can make the most of their studies by visiting
the school's Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education,
which helps them plan for their future, gain jobs and internships,
and research the industry they will likely enter after graduation.
Students can get involved outside the classroom by exploring more
than 200 clubs, joining Greek life or simply participating in "Red
Hawk Friday," in which students show school spirit by wearing
Montclair apparel. Student athletes can play at the intramural,
club and varsity levels. There are more than 15 Montclair Red Hawks
intercollegiate sports teams that compete in the NCAA Division III
New Jersey Athletic Conference. Bruce Willis, star of the "Die
Hard" movies and "Pulp Fiction," attended Montclair and later
received an honorary degree.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Texas Tech
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7708163</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Lubbock,
TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>176</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Texas Tech University is a large research
institution in the college town of Lubbock. Students are required
to live on campus until they have completed 30 hours of course
work. The Texas Tech Red Raiders sports teams compete in the NCAA
Big 12 Conference and are particularly competitive in football and
basketball. Students can join more than 450 student organizations,
including Texas Tech's large Greek community, made up of about 50
fraternities and sororities. The university also runs research
centers and institutes, including the National Wind Institute. The
school offers a wide variety of graduate programs, including
degrees through the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business
Administration, the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
and the School of Law. Notable alumni of Texas Tech University
include Ed Whitacre, former chairman and CEO of both AT&T
and General Motors and the namesake of the engineering school;
Grammy-nominated country singer Pat Green; and actor Brad Leland,
who appeared in both the feature film and television series "Friday
Night Lights.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Central Florida</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q143451</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Orlando,
FL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>176</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Central Florida is,
fittingly, a school that's spread across the middle of the state.
UCF is based in Orlando and has more than 10 regional campuses in
locations including Daytona Beach, Ocala and South Lake. Freshmen
at the Orlando campus are not required to live on campus and,
because of limited space, those who hope to are encouraged to apply
early for housing. There are more than 40 fraternities and
sororities in the school's large Greek system, as well as more than
300 other student organizations to consider joining. The UCF
Knights compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic
Conference. The University of Central Florida has many programs for
graduate students, too, including those through the College of
Business Administration, College of Engineering and Computer
Science and College of Education. Notable alumni of the University
of Central Florida include Cheryl Hines, an actress who starred in
HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; comedian Daniel Tosh, star of Comedy
Central's "Tosh.0"; and former soccer player Michelle Akers, a
member of the National Soccer Hall of
Fame.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of New Mexico</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1190812</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Albuquerque, NM</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>176</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1889, University of New Mexico is a public institution.
University of New Mexico follows a semester-based academic calendar
and its admissions are considered selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>21302</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Andrews
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109176</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Berrien
Springs, MI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>183</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1874, Andrews University is a private institution. The school
has 69.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and
the student-faculty ratio at Andrews University is
9:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>27684</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Azusa
Pacific University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4583636</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Azusa,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>183</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1899, Azusa Pacific University is a private institution. Azusa
Pacific University offers a Greek system, where 0 percent of the
student body is involved in a sorority and 0 percent is involved in
a fraternity.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>36120</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Maine</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65058799</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Orono,
ME</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>183</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located on the banks of the Stillwater River
in the town of Orono, the University of Maine campus is about 60
miles from the Atlantic coast and approximately 100 miles from the
Canadian border. At the University of Maine, students can choose
from nearly 90 undergraduate majors and more than 70 master's
degree programs, including business, law, engineering and
education. Outside the classroom, University of Maine students
participate in many annual events. When freshmen move into the
dorms before fall semester, faculty and staff volunteers greet the
new students, help them move in and direct traffic as part of the
Maine Hello program. Each spring, classes are canceled for Maine
Day, when the university community hosts a parade, and then
everyone helps clean the campus. The university, often called
UMaine, also has more than 200 student organizations and about 25
fraternities and sororities for students to join. Student athletes
at UMaine can get involved at the intramural, club and varsity
levels. The UMaine Black Bears intercollegiate sports teams compete
in various conferences of the NCAA Division I and are best known
for hockey. Notable UMaine alumni include bestselling horror author
Stephen King, who wrote "Carrie" and "The Green
Mile.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>West
Virginia University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115376</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Morgantown, WV</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>183</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>West Virginia University is a public
institution located along the Monongahela River in the small city
of Morgantown in the northern part of the state. WVU offers nearly
200 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional programs within
15 colleges. A few of the graduate degrees available include those
in the College of Business and Economics, the College of
Engineering and Mineral Resources and the School of Medicine, which
is home to the highly ranked rural medicine and primary care
programs. Students who want to take a break from academics for the
weekend can take a road trip from the WVU campus, situated near the
Pennsylvania border, to the cities of Pittsburgh, Cleveland or
Washington. Students at WVU can help others through the Center for
Service and Learning, which gives class credit for community
service and promotes events such as Random Acts of Kindness Week.
There are also more than 400 student organizations for students to
try, including nearly 30 Greek chapters, as well as club and
intramural sports. For varsity athletics, students can choose from
nearly 20 WVU Mountaineers teams, which compete in the NCAA
Division I Big 12 Conference. Notable WVU alumni include Don
Knotts, better known as the gawky deputy Barney Fife in "The Andy
Griffith Show.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Widener
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3443325</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Chester,
PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>183</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Widener University is located in Chester,
Pennsylvania, about 15 miles south of Philadelphia. The school
began as a preparatory school for boys in 1821, became a military
academy a few decades later, and is now a coed university with more
than 40 undergraduate programs. Students at Widener University can
also pursue a variety of master's degree programs, including
business, law and education. Part of Widener University's mission
is to help the local community, so each year, many Widener students
tutor and mentor local children, build houses, donate blood and
help low-income Chester residents with their taxes. At Widener
University, students can get involved in more than 80 campus clubs,
pledge with about 10 fraternities and sororities and play
intramural sports. More serious athletes can join the Widener Pride
athletic teams, which compete in the NCAA Division III Commonwealth
Conference. Esteemed director Cecil B. DeMille, whose films include
"The Ten Commandments" and "Cleopatra," attended Widener when it
was known as Pennsylvania Military
College.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Kent State
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1473615</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Kent,
OH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>188</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Kent State University is located in
northeastern Ohio, about 40 miles south of Cleveland, with seven
regional campuses situated across the state. Students at Kent State
can choose from more than 300 academic programs, including graduate
degrees from the College of Business Administration, the College of
Education, Health and Human Services and the highly ranked School
of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Undergraduates at Kent State
have a unique opportunity to earn a degree in peace and conflict
studies, which is offered through the Center for Applied Conflict
Management. This center was created shortly after the
headline-making 1970 incident in which Ohio National Guardsmen
killed four Kent State students during a Vietnam War protest.
Outside the classroom, Kent State students can get involved in more
than 200 campus organizations, including Greek life, leadership
programs and community service clubs. There are also many events
nearby at the Blossom Music Center, the Porthouse Theatre and the
Wick Poetry Center, as well as in the neighboring cities of
Cleveland and Akron. Student athletes can get involved by playing
intramural sports or by trying out for the many Kent State Golden
Flashes varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I
Mid-American Conference. The members of new wave band Devo attended
Kent, as did actor Michael Keaton, comedian Drew Carey and writer
David Sedaris, although they did not graduate. Kent State alumni
include former talk show host Arsenio Hall and many NFL players,
including two-time Super Bowl winner James
Harrison.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>North
Dakota State University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Fargo,
ND</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>188</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>North Dakota State University is located in
the city of Fargo, on the eastern border of the state.
Undergraduates at North Dakota State can choose from more than 100
academic majors, and graduate students can study many master's
programs as well, including business, engineering and education.
Outside the classroom, NDSU students can get involved by exploring
nearly 300 campus clubs, pledging with more than 10 fraternities
and sororities, and joining student government. Student athletes
can try out for the yellow and green NDSU Bison varsity teams, also
known as the "Thundering Herd," which compete in the NCAA Division
I Summit League and Missouri Valley Football Conference. NDSU teams
were previously named the Farmers and the Aggies, but athletic
officials wanted them to be known as something fiercer, and so
chose an animal that once roamed the state in large numbers.
Notable North Dakota State alumni include Alf Clausen, Emmy
Award-winning music director for "The Simpsons" television
show.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>19790</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Pace
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110823045</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>New York,
NY</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>188</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>With two main campuses, Pace University
offers its students two distinct collegiate experiences. At the
school's New York City campus, students live and learn amid the
bustle of Manhattan's Financial District. About 30 miles away,
students can enjoy a suburban lifestyle on the school's Westchester
campus in Pleasantville, New York. Undergraduates have on-campus
housing options at both locations, though many students choose to
commute. Each campus also has its own selection of student
organizations, including fraternities and sororities. The Pace
University sports teams, known as the Setters, compete in the NCAA
Division II Northeast-10 Conference. "Inside the Actors Studio," a
television show, is filmed at Pace's Michael Schimmel Center for
the Arts at the New York City campus, so students can attend
tapings for free. Pace also has a law school, which is particularly
well regarded for environmental law, and the Lubin School of
Business. Notable alumni of Pace University include James Quinn,
former president of Tiffany & Co., and Ivan Seidenberg,
former CEO of Verizon Communications Inc. Culinary whiz Rachael Ray
attended Pace University, though she dropped out after two
years.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>42772</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Robert
Morris University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7347821</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Moon
Township, PA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>188</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1921, Robert Morris University is a private institution. Robert
Morris University follows a semester-based academic calendar and
its admissions are considered selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>28250</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Suffolk
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1056123</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Boston,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>188</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Visitors to the Massachusetts State
House in the heart of downtown Boston have surely come across the
campus of Suffolk University, situated in the historic neighborhood
of Beacon Hill. Students are not required to live on campus during
their career at the university, and the majority of undergraduate
students live off campus in apartments or commute from home. The
Suffolk Rams are members of the NCAA Division III Great Northeast
Athletic Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
The school hosts about a dozen varsity sports and provides seasonal
intramural sports for its student body.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>35578</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Hartford</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q747053</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>West
Hartford, CT</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>188</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Hartford, also known as
UHart or U of H, is located in central Connecticut, midway between
Boston and New York City. Undergraduates at the University of
Hartford can choose from more than 80 fields of study, and graduate
students can pursue degrees in more than 30 programs, including
those in the Barney School of Business and the College of
Education, Nursing and Health Professions. Students at the
University of Hartford embrace traditions such as the Martin Luther
King Jr. celebration; Midnight Breakfast, during which students are
served late-night food during finals week; and Spring Fling, an
annual party with live music and food. For another tradition,
freshmen sign a class banner that hangs in the library foyer for
four years until it's presented again at their graduation ceremony.
The University of Hartford also offers dozens of organizations for
students to explore, including fraternities and sororities and
recreational sports. Student athletes can also try out for one of
the Hartford Hawks sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division
I America East Conference.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>37790</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Bowling
Green State University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Bowling
Green, OH</dbp:location>
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<dbp:description>Bowling Green State University is located in
northern Ohio, about 85 miles south of Detroit and 115 miles west
of Cleveland. Freshmen at BGSU may join a Learning Community, which
allows them to take a course with and live near other students who
share a common interest. Undergraduates at Bowling Green can choose
from more than 200 degrees, and master's students can choose from
about 50 graduate programs, including in the fields of business,
education and health. The BGSU campus is home to several unique
buildings, such as the music building, which looks like a baby
grand piano from above, and the recreation center, which resembles
the school's falcon mascot from above. Students can join nearly 300
clubs, about 40 Greek organizations and maybe even the SICSIC
spirit crew. This group, which has been around since the 1940s,
consists of six anonymous members who dress in Halloween masks and
work uniforms and secretly post spirit messages and signs on
campus. Student athletes can play at the recreational level or try
out for one of the many BGSU Falcons varsity sports teams, which
compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. Notable
alumni include Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who
was named Bowling Green's Pi Kappa Alpha Dream Girl before she went
on to star in the movies "On the Waterfront" and Alfred Hitchcock's
"North by Northwest.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>18332</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Houston</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Houston,
TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>194</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Houston is situated in one
of the largest cities in the country, which puts students in an
ideal location to find internships and research opportunities. The
campus is located in downtown Houston, and freshmen are not
required to live on campus. Each year, students turn the campus
into a town called Fiesta City in time for the Frontier Fiesta, a
string of concerts, talent shows, cook-offs and . There are more
than 400 student organizations to check out, including fraternities
and sororities. The UH Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I
American Athletic Conference and are well known for football and
basketball. With more than 40 centers, the University of Houston is
devoted to research and community initiatives. There are a wide
variety of graduate programs, including the University of Houston
Law Center, which is well known for health care law and
intellectual property law, as well as for its part-time law
program. There is also the C.T. Bauer College of Business and the
Cullen College of Engineering, among other graduate schools. Actors
and brothers Randy and Dennis Quaid, country singer Kenny Rogers
and Olympic track star Carl Lewis attended the University of
Houston.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Western
Michigan University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Kalamazoo,
MI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>194</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Western Michigan University is located in
the city of Kalamazoo, midway between Detroit and Chicago. The
university offers more than 140 undergraduate programs and many
master's degrees as well, including those in the Haworth College of
Business, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the
College of Education and Human Development. Graduate students
interested in careers in health can enroll in highly ranked
programs training speech-language pathologists, physician
assistants, rehabilitation counselors and audiologists. Outside the
classroom, WMU students can get involved by exploring more than 300
student organizations, playing a recreational sport or pledging one
of the nearly 30 fraternities and sororities. Off campus, WMU
students can check out Kalamazoo's zoo, theater and festivals, or
drive 40 minutes to the Lake Michigan beaches of South Haven.
Student athletes can try out for the many WMU Broncos varsity
sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American
Conference. Notable WMU alumni include Tim Allen, who starred in
the television program "Home Improvement" and voiced Buzz Lightyear
in the animated "Toy Story" movies.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>25713</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>Indiana
University-Purdue University--Indianapolis</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Indianapolis, IN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>197</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis, better known as IUPUI, offers more than 250 degrees,
including several highly ranked master's programs. In the medical
and health fields, IUPUI's well-regarded graduate programs include
primary care, nursing and social work. The law school offers a
prestigious legal writing program, and there are also notable
master's programs in the IUPUI School of Public and Environmental
Affairs. Undergraduates at IUPUI can choose from many areas of
study, with unique majors such as motorsports engineering. Besides
academics, IUPUI students can get involved in many student
organizations, as well as Greek life and intramural sports. Student
athletes can try out for the IUPUI Jaguars varsity teams, which
compete in the NCAA Division I Summit League. IUPUI also hosts many
events for students to attend, including the annual International
Festival, which presents foods and crafts from around the world.
Notable Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis alumni
include Norman Bridwell, author and illustrator of the "Clifford
the Big Red Dog" children's books, and Dan Quayle, vice president
under George H.W. Bush.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29791</dbp:schFees>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/197">
<dbp:uniName>Lesley
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6530549</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Cambridge,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>197</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1909, Lesley University is a private institution. The school has
74.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the
student-faculty ratio at Lesley University is 9:1.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Alabama Huntsville</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Huntsville, AL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>197</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located at the southern edge of the
Appalachian Mountains, the University of Alabama--Huntsville campus
is in the northern part of the state, about 100 miles from
Nashville. Students can choose from about 40 academic programs in
the colleges of business, engineering, liberal arts, nursing and
science. The university, sometimes shortened to UAHuntsville or
UAH, offers master's degree programs in business, engineering and
nursing, among other fields. Outside the classroom, UAH students
can get involved with more than 100 campus clubs, about a dozen
fraternities and sororities, The Exponent newspaper and student
government. UAHuntsville also offers sports at the intramural, club
and varsity levels. The UAH Chargers intercollegiate teams are
members of the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference and compete
in about 14 sports. Notable University of Alabama--Huntsville
alumni include science fiction author Travis Taylor and John
Hendricks, founder and chairman of Discovery Communications, who
established a scholarship for UAHuntsville history
majors.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Colorado--Denver</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Denver,
CO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>197</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The main University of Colorado--Denver
campus is located downtown, with the Anschutz Medical Campus
situated a few miles east in the city of Aurora. Students at CU
Denver, as it is known, can choose from more than 130 areas of
study, including master's degrees in business, engineering and
education. CU Denver has several highly ranked health programs,
including nursing and physical therapy, and its School of Medicine
has top-ranked programs in family medicine and pediatrics. Students
at CU Denver can benefit from their hard work in class when they
visit the Scholarship Resource Office, which helps them track down
scholarships, perfect their rí©sumí©s and edit essays. In their
free time, CU Denver students can get involved in more than 100
campus organizations, as well as student government, ROTC, The
Advocate student newspaper and volunteer opportunities. CU Denver
students can also check out the outdoor opportunities offered by
the Rocky Mountains and the festivals, rodeos, museums and sports
teams of the city of Denver. CU Denver does not offer varsity
athletic teams on campus, but students can join intramural sports
and "healthy moves" classes such as Pilates and
yoga.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Nevada--Reno</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Reno,
NV</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>197</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Nevada--Reno is located on
the border between the Great Basin and the Sierra Nevada on the
western edge of the state. Nevada offers dozens of undergraduate
degrees and master's programs, including business, education,
medicine and engineering. The university also specializes in
earthquake research and is home to one of the largest
earthquake-simulation laboratories in the country. Outside the
classroom and lab, Nevada students can explore more than 200
student organizations, pledge with about 20 fraternities and
sororities and participate in the school's many traditions. Each
fall, students paint a big Nevada "N" on Peavine Peak, which
overlooks campus, and during basketball season, fans cheer on the
team as part of the "Blue Crew." Student athletes can play at the
intramural level or try out for one of the many Nevada Wolf Pack
varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mountain
West Conference. Off campus, Nevada students can visit nearby Lake
Tahoe, check out the museums and festivals of Reno and drive just a
few hours to California's capital, Sacramento, or the San Francisco
Bay Area.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>California
State University--Fullerton</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1026925</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Fullerton,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>202</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>California State University--Fullerton
(CSUF) is located in the center of Orange County, about 30 miles
from Los Angeles. The school offers more than 50 undergraduate
degrees and nearly 50 master's programs, including those in the
Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, the education school,
and the highly ranked midwifery and anesthesiology programs in the
nursing department. Outside the classroom, Cal State Fullerton
students can explore more than 50 clubs, join a fraternity or
sorority, or play in an intramural sports team. Many students also
simply soak up the sunshine of Orange County, visit the beach
nearby, and explore L.A.. For student athletes, CSUF offers several
Division I varsity sports teams, which compete in various
conferences. The school's sports teams are called the Titans, and
its mascot is an elephant named Tuffy Titan, who came to be after
CSUF hosted a highly publicized intercollegiate elephant race in
the 1960s. Notable Cal State Fullerton alumni include Academy Award
winner Kevin Costner, who starred in Dances with Wolves and Field
of Dreams.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Central
Michigan University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q250205</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Mount
Pleasant, MI</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>202</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Central Michigan University is located in
Mount Pleasant, about 150 miles northwest of Detroit. At CMU,
students can earn bachelor's degrees in more than 200 fields and
master's degrees in many programs as well, including business,
health and fine arts. CMU is one of the nation's 100 largest
universities and has more than 50 locations across North America,
including in Hawaii and Canada. On the Mount Pleasant campus, CMU
students can get involved in nearly 400 clubs, many fraternities
and sororities, and the CMU Volunteer Center. Many student
volunteers participate in the Alternative Break program, through
which they spend their breaks from the academic year volunteering
in places such as New Orleans and Brazil. CMU also hosts many
annual events, such as a cardboard boat race during Homecoming and
Native American Heritage Month, when the school celebrates its
relationship with the local Saginaw Chippewa Tribe. Student
athletes can play recreational sports or try out for the more than
15 CMU Chippewas varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division
I Mid-American Conference. Notable CMU alumni include sports
broadcaster Dick Enberg.</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>Louisiana
Tech University</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Ruston,
LA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>202</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1894, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution.
Louisiana Tech University follows a quarter-based academic calendar
and its admissions are considered more selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>25851</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>South
Dakota State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7566994</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Brookings,
SD</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>202</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1881, South Dakota State University is a public institution. The
school has 32.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students,
and the student-faculty ratio at South Dakota State University is
17:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>11403</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of Alaska--Fairbanks</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1285262</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Fairbanks,
AK</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>202</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>University of Alaska--Fairbanks is a
public institution that was founded in 1917. It has a total
undergraduate enrollment of 7,610, its setting is urban, and the
campus size is 2,250 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic
calendar. University of Alaska--Fairbanks's ranking in the 2017
edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 202. Its
in-state tuition and fees are $7,799 (2016-17); out-of-state
tuition and fees are $22,469 (2016-17).</dbp:description>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of North Carolina--Charlotte</dbp:uniName>
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<dbp:location>Charlotte,
NC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>202</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1946, University of North Carolina--Charlotte is a public
institution. University of North Carolina--Charlotte follows a
semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered
selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>20193</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>University
of North Dakota</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7895964</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Grand
Forks, ND</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>202</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The
University of North Dakota is located in the city of Grand Forks on
the eastern edge of the state, just a few miles from the Minnesota
border. Students at the University of North Dakota can study in
more than 200 academic fields, including graduate programs in
business, law, engineering and education. The University of North
Dakota, which is often abbreviated to UND, also has a highly ranked
rural medicine program in its School of Medicine and Health
Sciences. Outside the classroom, students can join more than 200
campus clubs, get involved in Greek life and participate in student
government. Student athletes can play at the intramural level or
try out for North Dakota varsity sports teams, which compete in the
NCAA Division I in various conferences. Notable UND alumni include
Chuck Klosterman, author of several books including "Sex, Drugs,
and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto," and Sally Smith, CEO of
the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant franchise.</dbp:description>
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<rdf:Description
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<dbp:uniName>University
of South Dakota</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110514385</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Vermillion, SD</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>202</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1862, University of South Dakota is a public institution.
University of South Dakota offers a Greek system, where 23 percent
of the student body is involved in a sorority and 14 percent is
involved in a fraternity.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>11688</dbp:schFees>
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<dbp:uniName>East
Carolina University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1277776</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Greenville, NC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>210</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>East Carolina University is located in
Greenville, North Carolina, about 80 miles from the state capital
of Raleigh. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate
degrees and more than 75 master's programs, including those in the
fields of business and education. Graduate students can also study
in the Brody School of Medicine, which has a highly ranked rural
medicine program. At the Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center,
students focusing on birth to kindergarten education can observe
and interact with small children. ECU students can get involved by
joining more than 300 campus clubs, pledging with numerous
fraternities and sororities or playing in a wide variety of
intramural sports. More serious athletes can try out for the ECU
Pirates varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I
American Athletic Conference. Notable ECU alumni include actress
Sandra Bullock, who won an Academy Award for her role in "The Blind
Side," and Vince and Linda McMahon, the founders of World Wrestling
Entertainment.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>22904</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/210">
<dbp:uniName>Montana
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1861687</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Bozeman,
MT</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>210</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana
State University offers about 60 areas of study for undergraduate
students. The university also offers more than 40 master's
programs, including engineering, education and nursing. Montana
State University's research facilities include the Plant Growth
Center, with about 30 greenhouses, and the Center for Bison and
Wildlife Health. Montana State is also home to the Museum of the
Rockies, which has, among other exhibits, an extensive collection
of dinosaur fossils. Montana State alumna Mary Schweitzer became
famous in the paleontology world when she discovered soft tissue in
a Tyrannosaurus rex bone. Montana State, often abbreviated to MSU,
also offers many student organizations, Greek life and recreational
sports. More serious athletes can try out for the blue-and-gold
Montana State Bobcats varsity sports teams, which compete in the
NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Other notable alumni include
Jan Stenerud, who went to MSU on a skiing scholarship, joined the
Bobcats football team his junior year and became one of the few Pro
Football Hall of Fame placekickers.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>23042</dbp:schFees>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/211">
<dbp:uniName>Old
Dominion University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1474100</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Norfolk,
VA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>210</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Originally created as a division of
the College of William and Mary, Old Dominion University is now an
independent institution in Norfolk, Virginia. Students have more
than 100 academic programs to choose from and, outside of class,
more than 300 clubs and organizations to consider. Freshmen aren't
required to live on campus. The ODU sports teams compete in the
NCAA Division I Conference USA. The university is also committed to
research, operating the Center for Accelerator Science and the
Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center. Old Dominion
University also offers a wide variety of graduate degree programs,
including those in the Strome College of Business and the Darden
College of Education. Notable alumni of Old Dominion University
include Ben Bailey, former host of the TV game show "Cash Cab," and
Jay Harris, ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>27028</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/212">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Missouri Kansas City</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q940690</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Kansas
City, MO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>210</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At the
University of Missouri--Kansas City, students can choose from more
than 120 academic programs and majors, including master's degrees
from the Henry W. Bloch School of Management and the schools of
medicine, computing and engineering, and education. Outside the
classroom, UMKC students can explore more than 175 clubs and about
15 Greek-letter organizations. There are about 16 varsity sports
teams, named the UMKC Kangaroos, which compete in the NCAA Division
I Western Athletic Conference. The university developed the team
name in the 1930s, when community excitement about the Kansas City
Zoo's purchase of two baby kangaroos grew, and when Walt Disney
himself drew a cartoon of the Kasey Kangaroo mascot. Although he
never graduated, former President Harry Truman attended the UMKC
law school for two years and later received the school's first
honorary degree. Today, he is the namesake of the university's
Harry S Truman Center for Governmental Affairs.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>22714</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/213">
<dbp:uniName>Ashland
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q986122</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Ashland,
OH</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>214</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At
Ashland University, undergraduate students have more than 70
options for majors, including actuarial sciences, multi-age
education and digital media production. The university is
affiliated with the Brethren Church, and worship opportunities are
offered on campus through The Well, a Christian movement, and the
Newman Catholic Campus Ministry, among other groups. In addition,
there are more than 100 student organizations to check out, and
many Ashland students opt to join a fraternity or sorority. Student
athletes compete as the Ashland Eagles in the NCAA Division II
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Among the graduate
school offerings at Ashland University is the Dwight Schar College
of Education. For road trips from campus, Ashland is within driving
distance of major Ohio cities, including Akron, Cleveland and
Columbus.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>20392</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/214">
<dbp:uniName>Dallas
Baptist University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5211272</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Dallas,
TX</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>214</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>At
Dallas Baptist University, or DBU, faith is integrated into
academics and campus life. The university is divided into academic
departments such as the College of Christian Faith and the College
of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The Baptist Student Ministries
organizes events, Bible studies, and mission trips, and students
can also worship at weekly men's and women's Bible studies
meetings; university events such as an annual conference called
"livepure" and more. The DBU Patriots sports teams compete in the
NCAA Division II Heartland Conference and are particularly dominant
in baseball. For fun off campus, downtown Dallas is about 15 miles
away. Notable alumni of Dallas Baptist University include Christian
music artists Chris Clayton and Kari Jobe and former St. Louis
Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26180</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/215">
<dbp:uniName>Northern
Illinois University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1191344</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>DeKalb,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>214</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Northern Illinois University is located
about 65 miles west of Chicago in the city of DeKalb. Graduate
students can choose from about 80 master's degrees, including those
offered by the colleges of business and law and the highly ranked
Division of Public Administration. Undergraduates can choose from
about 60 academic majors and participate in the Research Rookies
program, which gives freshmen and sophomores a chance to conduct
research in their field of study under faculty guidance. Many
students at Northern Illinois University choose to study abroad,
and the school offers programs for academic credit in about 75
countries. On campus, Northern Illinois students can join more than
200 clubs and about 40 Greek-letter organizations. The university
is also home to numerous varsity athletic teams, which compete in
the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. The NIU sports teams
are known as the Huskies, but that hasn't always been the case.
They were called the Teachers and the Profs in the school's early
days as a teachers college, and they have been nicknamed the
Cardinals and the Northerners as well. Notable NIU alumni include
Dan Castellaneta, who voices Homer Simpson and several other
characters on the animated television show "The
Simpsons.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>23799</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/216">
<dbp:uniName>Nova
Southeastern University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7064319</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Ft.
Lauderdale, FL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>214</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1964, Nova Southeastern University is a private institution. The
school has 78.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students,
and the student-faculty ratio at Nova Southeastern University is
16:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>27660</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/217">
<dbp:uniName>Southern
Illinois University Carbondale</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1472347</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Carbondale, IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>214</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1869, Southern Illinois University--Carbondale is a public
institution. Southern Illinois University--Carbondale offers a
Greek system, where 5 percent of the student body is involved in a
sorority and 4 percent is involved in a
fraternity.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>27130</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/218">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Montana</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2302336</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Missoula,
MT</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>214</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>The University of Montana campus in Missoula
is situated by the Clark Fork River, near Mount Sentinel in the
western part of the state. Students at the University of Montana
can choose from numerous academic programs, including graduate
degrees in the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human
Sciences, and in the schools of business and law. University of
Montana students can also earn course credit by interning with the
school's Program in Ecological Agriculture and Society (PEAS).
During the internship, students work on the university's 10-acre
farm, which produces crops for emergency food shelters. The
university, which is often abbreviated to UM, also offers many
academic programs and student organizations that focus on American
Indian culture. Outside the classroom, students can join more than
150 clubs, Greek life and intramural and club sports teams. More
serious athletes can try out for the Montana Griz (as in Grizzlies)
varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky
Conference. Notable UM alumni include Carroll O'Connor, who starred
as Archie Bunker in the television show "All in the Family"; Colin
Meloy, the lead singer of The Decemberists; and actor J.K. Simmons,
who has appeared in the "Law & Order" television show and
in the "Spider-Man" movies.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>24562</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/219">
<dbp:uniName>Benedictine
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4887352</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Lisle,
IL</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1887, Benedictine University is a private institution. The
school has 70.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students,
and the student-faculty ratio at Benedictine University is
12:1.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>32170</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/220">
<dbp:uniName>California
State University--Fresno</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1026919</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Fresno,
CA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>California State University--Fresno is
located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada range in the middle of the
state. Although the university, commonly known as Fresno State,
began as a teachers college, it now offers bachelor's degrees in
more than 60 areas of study. Graduate students can choose from more
than 40 master's degree programs, including those in the Craig
School of Business. Outside the classroom, many Fresno State
students take in the natural beauty of the campus and surrounding
region, including the San Joaquin Valley, as well as Yosemite
National Park, which is only about 60 miles away. Students at
Fresno State can also spend a weekend exploring the city life of
San Francisco and Los Angeles, which are each about 200 miles from
campus. The city of Fresno has much to offer as well, such as
theaters, malls, and restaurants. On campus, Fresno State students
can join more than 200 organizations and play for the Fresno State
Bulldogs varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I
Western Athletic Conference.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>17209</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/221">
<dbp:uniName>Gardner-Webb University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921566</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Boiling
Springs, NC</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1905, Gardner-Webb University is a private institution.
Gardner-Webb University follows a semester-based academic calendar
and its admissions are considered selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>29850</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/222">
<dbp:uniName>New Mexico
State University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55625041</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Las
Cruces, NM</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>There
are five New Mexico State University locations, with the main
campus situated in Las Cruces, about 50 miles north of the Mexican
border. Undergraduates at NMSU can choose from nearly 90 bachelor's
degrees, and graduate students can pursue more than 50 master's
programs, including those in the colleges of business, engineering
and education. Freshmen who are eligible for NMSU's honors program
can take small, specialized classes called "Journeys of Discovery."
The university is also home to the Chile Pepper Institute, an
organization that researches and promotes the state vegetable.
Students at NM State, as it is also known, can get involved on
campus by joining more than 200 organizations, pledging with about
20 fraternities and sororities, and running for student government.
Student athletes can play at the recreational level or try out for
the New Mexico State Aggies varsity teams, which mainly compete in
the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>21234</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
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rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/223">
<dbp:uniName>Shenandoah
University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1799245</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Winchester, VA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Shenandoah University is a private
institution that was founded in 1875. It has a total undergraduate
enrollment of 2,010, its setting is city, and the campus size is
315 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
Shenandoah University's ranking in the 2017 edition of Best
Colleges is National Universities, 220. Its tuition and fees are
$31,322 (2016-17).</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>31322</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/224">
<dbp:uniName>Tennessee
Technological University</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7700206</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Cookeville, TN</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1915, Tennessee Technological University is a public
institution. Tennessee Technological University follows a
semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered
more selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>24800</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/225">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Massachusetts--Boston</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49110</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>Boston,
MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1964, University of Massachusetts--Boston is a public
institution. University of Massachusetts--Boston follows a
semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered
selective.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>32023</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/226">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Massachusetts--Dartmouth</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4118040</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>North
Dartmouth, MA</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Located about 60 miles south of Boston, the
University of Massachusetts--Dartmouth offers more than 50 fields
of undergraduate study. Graduate students can choose from more than
35 master's degree programs, including those in the Charlton
College of Business, the College of Engineering and the College of
Nursing. The university, often called UMass Dartmouth, also offers
a ranked fine arts program in its College of Visual and Performing
Arts. Outside the classroom, UMass Dartmouth students can get
involved through more than 100 campus clubs, about 10 Greek
organizations and student government. Students can also explore
campus media by checking out The Torch newspaper and the WUMD
educational radio station. Student athletes can play at the
recreational level or join the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs varsity
teams, which mainly compete in the NCAA Division III Little East
Conference. Notable University of Massachusetts--Dartmouth alumni
include screenwriter and director Brian Helgeland, who won an
Academy Award for the "L.A. Confidential"
screenplay.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>19270</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/227">
<dbp:uniName>University
of Missouri--St. Louis</dbp:uniName>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25196736</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:location>St. Louis,
MO</dbp:location>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:description>Undergraduates at University of
Missouri--St. Louis can choose from about 50 bachelor's degree
programs. Some may qualify to enroll in the Pierre Laclede Honors
College, which offers a more challenging curriculum, smaller class
sizes and a writing project that ends in a senior capstone.
Graduate students can pursue about 30 master's programs, including
the highly ranked criminology program, as well as business and
education, among others. On campus, UMSL students can get involved
in more than 120 organizations, including fraternities and
sororities and student government. UMSL students can also explore
campus media opportunities by becoming a DJ on The U radio station
or by writing for The Current newspaper. Student athletes can play
recreational sports or try out for the UMSL Tritons varsity teams,
which compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley
Conference. Notable alumni include Gary Belsky, former
editor-in-chief of "ESPN The Magazine," and actress Phyllis Smith,
who appeared on NBC's "The Office.</dbp:description>
<dbp:schFees>26277</dbp:schFees>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/228">
<dbp:location>Greensboro, NC</dbp:location>
<dbp:schFees>21595</dbp:schFees>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1321380</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:description>University of North Carolina--Greensboro is
located in the central part of the state, about midway between
Washington and Atlanta. Undergraduates at UNCG can choose from more
than 100 academic programs, and graduate students can choose from
more than 60 degree programs, including those in the Bryan School
of Business and Economics and the renowned student counseling and
personnel services program in the School of Education. UNCG also
offers highly ranked master's programs in the fields of health and
library and information studies. Outside the classroom, University
of North Carolina--Greensboro students can get involved by joining
about 200 organizations, including numerous fraternities and
sororities. Each year, there are many campus events for students to
attend, including the New Music Festival. Student athletes can play
at the intramural and club levels or try out for the UNCG Spartans
varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Southern
Conference. Notable alumni include Pulitzer Prize-winning poet
Claudia Emerson and Tony Award-winning actress Beth
Leavel.</dbp:description>
<dbp:uniName>University
of North Carolina--Greensboro</dbp:uniName>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/229">
<dbp:schFees>16094</dbp:schFees>
<dbp:description>The University of Southern Mississippi has
two campuses: a main location in Hattiesburg and a complex in Long
Beach known as Southern Miss Gulf Coast. In Hattiesburg, there are
more than 280 student organizations to check out, as well as annual
events such as Crawfish Fest. About 20 percent of students join
fraternities and sororities, and participating upperclassmen can
live in Greek housing: Fraternity Row for men and a gated community
called The Village for women. First-year students live in the
Freshman Quad, a housing area next to the football stadium.
Football games are a popular outlet on campus, kicking off with
Friday Night at the Fountain, a pep rally the night before each
home game, and the Eagle Walk parade a few hours before each match.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles sports teams compete in the NCAA
Division I Conference USA. Graduate students may enroll in programs
through the Southern Miss College of Business, the College of
Education and Psychology, the School of Criminal Justice and .
Notable Southern Miss alumni include NFL quarterback Brett Favre
and musician Jimmy Buffett.</dbp:description>
<dbp:uniName>University
of Southern Mississippi</dbp:uniName>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:location>Hattiesburg, MS</dbp:location>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4797604</sch:sameAs>
</rdf:Description>
<rdf:Description
rdf:about="http://odws.univaq.it/unirankings/230">
<dbp:schFees>19772</dbp:schFees>
<dbp:description>Founded
in 1888, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State
University offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student
body is involved in a sorority and 2 percent is involved in a
fraternity.</dbp:description>
<dbp:rankNumber>220</dbp:rankNumber>
<dbp:location>Logan,
UT</dbp:location>
<sch:sameAs>https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1052614</sch:sameAs>
<dbp:uniName>Utah State
University</dbp:uniName>
</rdf:Description>
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