Hello! Need a little help here. I'm considering applying to Urbana University but can't seem to find a lot about its location. Could anyone share some details about where it's located, and what the surrounding area is like?
Urbana University, which was founded in 1850, is located in Urbana, Ohio. It's a small town whose population is just a little over 11,000, located in the western central part of the state.
As for the surrounding area, it offers a quiet and quaint setting that is fairly laid-back. Urbana has a small-town feel with shops, restaurants, and historical sites. It's also within driving distance of larger cities - it's about an hour west of Columbus, Ohio's state capital, and about 45 minutes from Dayton.
Sadly, Urbana University is no longer operating as an independent institution. In 2020, it became a branch campus of Franklin University, and then later in that year it closed completely and was integrated fully into Franklin. So if you're keen on applying to Urbana University, I would suggest looking into programs at Franklin University instead since Urbana no longer operates independently. Franklin University is in Columbus, so that may affect your decision, especially if you're looking for the small-town environment that was offered by Urbana.
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