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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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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
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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
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
Chicago, IL • Private, Non-Profit, City
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Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Chicago, Illinois. There are currently 2,877 undergraduates at Illinois Tech and the school’s acceptance rate is 61%. The…Read More
Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More
Grinnell, IA • Private, Non-Profit, Town, Need-Blind
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Grinnell College, located in Grinnell, Iowa, is known for its open curriculum, which allows students to design their own course of study with guidance from faculty advisors. Grinnell also offers…Read More
Grinnell College, located in Grinnell, Iowa, is known for its…Read More
Wooster, OH • Private, Non-Profit, Town
The College of Wooster is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Wooster, Ohio. There are currently 1,960 undergraduates at Wooster and the school’s acceptance rate is 56%. The tuition…Read More
The College of Wooster is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More
Normal, IL • Public, Suburb
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Illinois State University is a public 4-year college located in Normal, Illinois. There are currently 18,019 undergraduates at Illinois State and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%. The tuition at…Read More
Illinois State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Oberlin, OH • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Located in Oberlin, Ohio, Oberlin College is renowned for its Conservatory of Music, one of the oldest and most prestigious music schools in the country. The college is also known…Read More
Located in Oberlin, Ohio, Oberlin College is renowned for its…Read More
Rochester Hills, MI • Public, Suburb
Oakland University is a public 4-year college located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. There are currently 12,626 undergraduates at Oakland and the school’s acceptance rate is 90%. The tuition at Oakland…Read More
Oakland University is a public 4-year college located in Rochester…Read More
Delaware, OH • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Ohio Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Delaware, Ohio. There are currently 1,401 undergraduates at OWU and the school’s acceptance rate is 52%. The tuition at…Read More
Ohio Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Grand Rapids, MI • Private, Non-Profit, City
Aquinas College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There are currently 1,107 undergraduates at Aquinas and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The tuition at…Read More
Aquinas College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Dekalb, IL • Public, Suburb
Northern Illinois University is a public 4-year college located in Dekalb, Illinois. There are currently 11,408 undergraduates at NIU and the school’s acceptance rate is 71%. The tuition at NIU…Read More
Northern Illinois University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Kalamazoo, MI • Public, City
Western Michigan University is a public 4-year college located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. There are currently 13,264 undergraduates at WMU and the school’s acceptance rate is 85%. The tuition at WMU…Read More
Western Michigan University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Saint Bonifacius, MN • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Crown College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota. There are currently 757 undergraduates at Crown and the school’s acceptance rate is 67%. The tuition at…Read More
Crown College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Southfield, MI • Private, Non-Profit, City
Lawrence Technological University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Southfield, Michigan. There are currently 1,864 undergraduates at Lawrence Tech and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition…Read More
Lawrence Technological University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Marquette, MI • Public, Town
Northern Michigan University is a public 4-year college located in Marquette, Michigan. There are currently 6,322 undergraduates at Northern Michigan and the school’s acceptance rate is 71%. The tuition at…Read More
Northern Michigan University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
New Concord, OH • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Muskingum University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in New Concord, Ohio. There are currently 1,436 undergraduates at Muskingum and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition at…Read More
Muskingum University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
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
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
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
We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.
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