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Top Schools in the Southwest – See the Rankings
There are many lists out there that rank colleges and universities. It is important to know the source of this information and what the criteria of the survey. In this article we will list some of the top colleges located in the Southwest region of the US. They are listed alphabetically. We have also listed some of the rankings that they have earned and why they are considered one of the top colleges in the Southwest. This list has been compiled based on information obtained from the Princeton Review.
Top Colleges in the Southwest
These are some of top Southwest schools out of a total of 224 that were reviewed by the Princeton Review.
1. Brigham Young University in Provo, UT
#4 Best College Library
#17 School Runs Like Butter
#1 Students Pray on a Regular Basis
#1 Stone-Cold Sober Schools
#14 Best Quality of Life
#13 Happiest Students
#8 Town-Student Relations Are Great
2. Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR
#5 Most Politically Active
#17 Birkenstock-Wearing, Tree-Hugging, Clove-Smoking Vegetarians
#9 Students Happy with Financial Aid
3. Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA
#11 Most Beautiful Campus
4. Mills College in Oakland, CA
#16 Most Politically Active
#8 Birkenstock-Wearing, Tree-Hugging, Clove-Smoking Vegetarians
5. Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA
#7 Dorms Like Palaces
#1 Most Beautiful Campus
6. Reed College in Portland, OR
#9 Professors Get High Marks
#1 Best Overall Academic Experience
#7 Class Discussions Encouraged
#1 Their Students Never Stop Studying
#18 Gay Community Accepted
#19 Best College Radio Station
#6 Birkenstock-Wearing, Tree-Hugging, Clove-Smoking Vegetarians
7. Rice University in Houston, TX
#19 Their Students Never Stop Studying
#2 Lots of Race/Class Interaction
#3 Best Quality of Life
#18 Best College Newspaper
#18 Town-Student Relations Are Great
8. The University of Tulsa in Tulsa, OK
#13 Lots of Race/Class Interaction
#10 Best Quality of Life
#9 Happiest Students
#5 Town-Students Relations Are Great
9. University of Dallas in Irving, TX
#20 Professors Get High Marks
10. Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA
#2 School Runs Like Butter
#5 Best College Library
#15 Best Overall Academic Experience
#20 Their Students Never Stop Studying
#5 Best Quality of Life
#10 Dorms Like Palaces
#12 Lots of Race/Class Interaction
#13 Best College Radio Station
#10 Best College Theatre
#2 Happiest Students
As you can see there are many different ways to rate and rank colleges. You have to choose the criteria that are most important to you when you are choosing a school. What makes a college or university the best choice for you does not make it the best choice for your friend, cousin, or another student. This is why it is important to research schools that fit into the criteria that you set and demand. Once you are able to narrow down your choices based on your own criteria, you will find yourself with a much shorter list of college options to make a more educated decision on which one is best for you, your personal goals, and your professional goals.
About the Author
Kristie Lorette is a frequent contributor to CareersandEducation.com. Kristie Lorette is a feature writer that covers topics relating to MBA Programs and online colleges.
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