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Which colleges are considered the Top 20 Public Schools in the US?

I'm working on my college list and I'm really interested in public schools! Can anyone tell me which colleges are generally considered the top 20 public schools in the US? It'd be really helpful!

a year ago

I'm glad you're interested in public schools! While college rankings can vary based on the source and criteria used, I can provide a rough list of the top 20 public schools in the US. Keep in mind that what makes a school the "best" is subjective and depends on what you're looking for in a college. That being said, here's a list to get you started:

1. University of California—Los Angeles (UCLA)

2. University of California—Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

3. University of Michigan—Ann Arbor (UMich)

4. University of Virginia (UVA)

5. University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill (UNC)

6. University of California—Santa Barbara (UCSB)

7. University of Florida (UF)

8. University of California—Irvine (UCI)

9. University of California—San Diego (UCSD)

10. University of California—Davis (UC Davis)

11. University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign (UIUC)

12. University of Wisconsin—Madison (UW-Madison)

13. University of Texas—Austin (UT Austin)

14. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

15. University of Washington (UW)

16. University of Maryland—College Park (UMD)

17. University of Minnesota—Twin Cities (UMN)

18. Purdue University—West Lafayette (Purdue)

19. The Ohio State University (Ohio State)

20. University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder)

Remember, finding the right college for you depends on various factors such as location, size, majors, campus culture, and financial aid availability. I encourage you to research these schools, visit their websites, and even take virtual tours to get a feel for each institution before making any decisions. Good luck!

a year ago

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