College Raptor Research Reveals “Hidden Gem” Colleges for 2024
August 24 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Rankings highlights one exceptional,
under-the-radar school from every state (and DC)
College Raptor, the most comprehensive college search site and a
wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens, today released its “2024
Hidden Gem College” rankings. In its ninth year, the “Hidden Gems”
list spotlights exceptional colleges and universities that may not
have widespread name recognition, but are worthy of applicants’
consideration.
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College Raptor Hidden Gem Colleges by
State 2024. (Graphic: Business Wire)
The 2024 Hidden Gem College rankings include a hallmark list
awarding one school from each state, as well as the District of
Columbia. To continue shining a light on lesser known but excellent
schools, College Raptor has also identified additional Hidden Gem
colleges across the following categories:
- New England
- Mid-East
- Southeast
- Plains Region
- Great Lakes Region
- Rocky Mountains
- Southwest
- Far West
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Division III schools
- “Easier-to-Get-Into” schools
- “Middle-Income Affordability” schools
Additionally, eight new schools took the #1 spot in their states
including: John Brown University (AR), University of Saint Joseph
(CT), Wabash College (IN), Millsaps College (MS), Nebraska Wesleyan
University (NE), Rhode Island College (RI), University of Dallas
(TX), and Bennington College (VT).
Hidden Gem colleges are the highest-rated schools in College
Raptor’s overall rankings that receive fewer than 5,000
applications per year, have fewer than 7,000 undergraduate
students, offer 5 or more unique majors, and have an acceptance
rate at or above 10%.
"We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Hidden Gem Colleges, a
distinctive spotlight on great schools across the United States
that may have flown under the radar of many students and their
families. At College Raptor, we believe accessibility is crucial,
ensuring all students have fair chances to explore institutions
that match their academic, financial, and social preferences,” said
William Staib, co-founder, and CEO, College Raptor. “For students
seeking the enriching experience of a smaller college with strong
programs, these institutions emerge as prime options, and we are
honored to spotlight them with the recognition they genuinely
deserve.”
College Raptor’s annual Hidden Gem research complements its
annual “Best College” rankings. When used with College Raptor’s
College Match Tool, these lists help all students experience a less
stressful application process and ensure their future college
satisfaction and academic success.
College Raptor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens, a
leader in student lending that is committed to empowering students
and families throughout the college selection, financing, and
post-college lifecycle.
View the complete College Raptor 2024 Hidden Gems Colleges
rankings.
About College Raptor
College Raptor is the most evolved, accurate, and comprehensive
college search site with tools to empower students, parents,
counselors, and colleges with college planning. College Raptor is
the only college search platform that enables students and families
to discover quality, affordable college options based on
personalized estimates of financial aid, scholarships, academic
match, and acceptance odds at every 4-year college in the country.
More than 30 million students and families have used College Raptor
to find cost-effective, academically appropriate college options
that prepare them for future careers. For more information, visit
CollegeRaptor.com.
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