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The Midwest is home to many of our country’s best colleges and universities. Many states also have thriving public school systems, and students who live in the region can take advantage of tuition discounts through the Midwest Student Exchange Program. Check out the top colleges in the region below, and compare by size, cost, and much more:
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Ann Arbor, MI • Public, City
Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the University of Michigan is famous for its extensive research opportunities and strong athletic programs. The campus features iconic facilities like the Michigan Stadium ("The…Read More
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Chicago, IL • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind
Located in Chicago, Illinois, the University of Chicago is known for its rigorous academics and distinctive Core Curriculum, emphasizing broad-based education in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Located in Chicago, Illinois, the University of Chicago is known…Read More
Evanston, IL • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind
Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a private research university known for its strong programs in journalism, performing arts, and engineering. The university is also noted for its extensive…Read More
Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a private research…Read More
Notre Dame, IN • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, the University of Notre Dame is known for its strong traditions in both academics and athletics. The Fighting Irish football team is legendary, and notable…Read More
Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, the University of Notre Dame…Read More
West Lafayette, IN • Public, City
Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue is known for its strong engineering and aviation programs. It's the alma mater of several astronauts, including Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk…Read More
Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue is known for its…Read More
Champaign, IL • Public, City
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a public research university known for its outstanding engineering, business, and agriculture programs. UIUC is a major hub for research and innovation, with…Read More
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a public research…Read More
Madison, WI • Public, City
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public 4-year college located in Madison, Wisconsin. There are currently 35,184 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Madison and the school’s acceptance rate is 49%. The tuition at Wisconsin-Madison…
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
East Lansing, MI • Public, City
Michigan State University is a public 4-year college located in East Lansing, Michigan. There are currently 39,021 undergraduates at Michigan State and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The tuition…
Michigan State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Minneapolis, MN • Public, City
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public 4-year college located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are currently 30,560 undergraduates at Minnesota-Twin Cities and the school’s acceptance rate is 75%. The tuition…
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Columbus, OH • Public, City
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year college located in Columbus, Ohio. There are currently 45,140 undergraduates at Ohio State and the school’s acceptance rate is 53%. The tuition…
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Terre Haute, IN • Private, Non-Profit, City
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Terre Haute, Indiana. There are currently 2,154 undergraduates at Rose-Hulman and the school’s acceptance rate is 73%. The…
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More
Saint Paul, MN • Private, Non-Profit, City
Macalester College, situated in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a private liberal arts college known for its internationalism and commitment to civic engagement. The college is home to the Kofi Annan…Read More
Macalester College, situated in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a private…Read More
Bloomington, IN • Public, City
Indiana University-Bloomington is a public 4-year college located in Bloomington, Indiana. There are currently 35,401 undergraduates at IU Bloomington and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition at IU…
Indiana University-Bloomington is a public 4-year college located in Bloomington,…Read More
Northfield, MN • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Nestled in Northfield, Minnesota, St. Olaf College is known for its strong music program, including the internationally acclaimed St. Olaf Choir. The college offers a comprehensive liberal arts education and…Read More
Nestled in Northfield, Minnesota, St. Olaf College is known for…Read More
Crawfordsville, IN • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Wabash College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. There are currently 835 undergraduates at Wabash and the school’s acceptance rate is 61%. The tuition at Wabash…
Wabash College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Northfield, MN • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Carleton College, located in Northfield, Minnesota, is known for its unique trimester system that provides students with flexibility in their academic scheduling. The campus features the Cowling Arboretum, an 800-acre…Read More
Carleton College, located in Northfield, Minnesota, is known for its…Read More
Wheaton, IL • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Wheaton College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Wheaton, Illinois. There are currently 2,141 undergraduates at Wheaton and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The tuition at Wheaton…
Wheaton College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Saint Peter, MN • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Saint Peter, Minnesota. There are currently 2,069 undergraduates at Gustavus Adolphus and the school’s acceptance rate is 74%. The…
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Houghton, MI • Public, Town
Michigan Technological University is a public 4-year college located in Houghton, Michigan. There are currently 5,633 undergraduates at Michigan Tech and the school’s acceptance rate is 94%. The tuition at…
Michigan Technological University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Ames, IA • Public, City
Iowa State University is a public 4-year college located in Ames, Iowa. There are currently 24,994 undergraduates at Iowa State and the school’s acceptance rate is 90%. The tuition at…
Iowa State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
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