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Compare the Colleges that Change Lives
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Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
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Founded in 1998, Colleges that Change Lives seeks to highlight schools that go above and beyond in their students’ education. These schools think outside of the box and put the students first in their education. Most of these schools offer small class sizes, take holistic approaches to education, and their alumni go on to earn well and feel satisfied with their education.
What’s more, members of CTCL are all across the selectivity spectrum; you’ll likely find a combination of safety, reach, and match schools on this list. Scroll down to compare the schools that have earned this prestigious title!
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Centre College
Danville, KY • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Centre College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Danville, Kentucky. There are currently 1,347 undergraduates at Centre and the school’s acceptance rate is 63%. The tuition at Centre…Read More
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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
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN • Private, Non-Profit, City
Rhodes College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Memphis, Tennessee. There are currently 1,966 undergraduates at Rhodes and the school’s acceptance rate is 54%. The tuition at Rhodes…Read More
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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Whitman College, located in Walla Walla, Washington, is a private liberal arts college known for its access to natural beauty and the annual Renaissance Faire hosted on campus.
Whitman College, located in Walla Walla, Washington, is a private…Read More
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Agnes Scott College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Decatur, Georgia. There are currently 923 undergraduates at Agnes Scott and the school’s acceptance rate is 67%. The tuition…Read More
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Hendrix College
Conway, AR • Private, Non-Profit, City
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Hendrix College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Conway, Arkansas. There are currently 1,127 undergraduates at Hendrix and the school’s acceptance rate is 60%. The tuition at Hendrix…Read More
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Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Saint Mary's College of California is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Moraga, California. There are currently 1,994 undergraduates at St. Mary's and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%.…Read More
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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City
Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, Lawrence University is known for its Conservatory of Music and strong liberal arts programs. The university offers a unique First-Year Studies program that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning.Read More
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New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL • Public, City
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Top College: Affordability
New College of Florida is a public 4-year college located in Sarasota, Florida. There are currently 669 undergraduates at New College and the school’s acceptance rate is 75%. The tuition…Read More
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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
University of Puget Sound is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Tacoma, Washington. There are currently 1,712 undergraduates at Puget Sound and the school’s acceptance rate is 83%. The…Read More
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Hope College
Holland, MI • Private, Non-Profit, City
Hope College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Holland, Michigan. There are currently 3,173 undergraduates at Hope and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%. The tuition at Hope…Read More
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Allegheny College
Meadville, PA • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Allegheny College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. There are currently 1,324 undergraduates at Allegheny and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The tuition at Allegheny…Read More
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The College of Wooster
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
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Denison University
Granville, OH • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Denison University, located in Granville, Ohio, is a liberal arts college known for its beautiful campus and strong sense of community. Denison offers a wide range of academic programs, including…Read More
Denison University, located in Granville, Ohio, is a liberal arts…Read More
Clark University
Worcester, MA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Clark University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Worcester, Massachusetts. There are currently 2,363 undergraduates at Clark and the school’s acceptance rate is 50%. The tuition at Clark…Read More
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Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City
Southwestern University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Georgetown, Texas. There are currently 1,480 undergraduates at Southwestern and the school’s acceptance rate is 45%. The tuition at Southwestern…Read More
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Knox College
Galesburg, IL • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Knox College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Galesburg, Illinois. There are currently 1,051 undergraduates at Knox and the school’s acceptance rate is 73%. The tuition at Knox…Read More
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Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Juniata College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. There are currently 1,116 undergraduates at Juniata and the school’s acceptance rate is 76%. The tuition at Juniata…Read More
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