15 best college campuses in America
As the summer comes to an end, a new crop of college freshman are starting to move onto a campus that will become their home away from home for the next four years.
For those wondering how their new college residence stacks up against the competition, Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools, publishes a ranking of the best college campuses in America.
Niche compiled its list using a mix of quantitative and qualitative factors including student campus surveys, meal plan costs, on-campus housing and availability, and access to amenities.
Scroll through to find out the 15 best college campuses in America.
15. Rice University
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Houston, Texas
Survey on campus housing: 4.4 out of 5
Average meal plan cost: $4,310
Student retention rate: 96%
14. Ohio State University
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Columbus, Ohio
Survey on campus housing: 3.8 out of 5
Average meal plan cost: N/A
Student retention rate: 94%
13. University of Wisconsin
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Madison, Wisconsin
Survey on campus housing: 3.7 out of 5
Average meal plan cost: $3,032
Student retention rate: 95%
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