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    Top Colleges in the Midwest

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
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    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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    Posted: November 20th, 2023

    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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    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    Ann Arbor, MI • Public, City

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    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

    Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the University of Michigan is…Read More

    18% acceptance
    93% graduation rate
    32,448 undergrads
    $16,792 net price
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    University of Chicago

    Chicago, IL • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    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

    5% acceptance
    96% graduation rate
    7,511 undergrads
    $20,531 net price
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    Northwestern University

    Evanston, IL • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    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

    7% acceptance
    97% graduation rate
    8,837 undergrads
    $25,057 net price
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    University of Notre Dame

    Notre Dame, IN • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

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    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

    13% acceptance
    96% graduation rate
    8,917 undergrads
    $29,974 net price
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    Purdue University-Main Campus

    West Lafayette, IN • Public, City

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    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

    53% acceptance
    83% graduation rate
    38,438 undergrads
    $14,000 net price
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Champaign, IL • Public, City

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    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

    45% acceptance
    85% graduation rate
    34,031 undergrads
    $16,109 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Madison, WI • Public, City

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    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

    49% acceptance
    89% graduation rate
    35,184 undergrads
    $16,834 net price
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    Michigan State University

    East Lansing, MI • Public, City

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    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

    88% acceptance
    82% graduation rate
    39,021 undergrads
    $19,449 net price
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    University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

    Minneapolis, MN • Public, City

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    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

    75% acceptance
    84% graduation rate
    30,560 undergrads
    $16,318 net price
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    Ohio State University-Main Campus

    Columbus, OH • Public, City

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    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

    53% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    45,140 undergrads
    $17,953 net price
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    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

    Terre Haute, IN • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    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

    73% acceptance
    81% graduation rate
    2,154 undergrads
    $38,280 net price
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    Macalester College

    Saint Paul, MN • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    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

    28% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    2,164 undergrads
    $29,697 net price
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    Indiana University-Bloomington

    Bloomington, IN • Public, City

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    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

    82% acceptance
    81% graduation rate
    35,401 undergrads
    $15,878 net price

    St Olaf College

    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

    56% acceptance
    85% graduation rate
    3,019 undergrads
    $21,996 net price
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    Wabash College

    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

    61% acceptance
    75% graduation rate
    835 undergrads
    $22,067 net price
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    Carleton College

    Northfield, MN • Private, Non-Profit, Town

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    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

    17% acceptance
    91% graduation rate
    2,007 undergrads
    $30,838 net price
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    Wheaton College

    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

    88% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    2,141 undergrads
    $26,877 net price
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    Gustavus Adolphus College

    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

    74% acceptance
    76% graduation rate
    2,069 undergrads
    $24,224 net price
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    Michigan Technological University

    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

    94% acceptance
    68% graduation rate
    5,633 undergrads
    $16,283 net price
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    Iowa State University

    Ames, IA • Public, City

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    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

    90% acceptance
    74% graduation rate
    24,994 undergrads
    $15,494 net price
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