What's the hardest college to get into per state?

Has anyone compiled a list of the hardest college to get into for every state? I'm trying to cast a wide net in my college search and would like to consider some tougher schools. Let me know if you guys have any resources!

Compiling a list of the hardest colleges to get into in each state could be based on various factors, such as low acceptance rates, high academic standards, or competitive student profiles. That said, here's a list of one highly selective school in each state known for its rigor and relatively low acceptance rates.

1. Alabama: University of Alabama, Honors College

2. Alaska: University of Alaska Fairbanks

3. Arizona: Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University

4. Arkansas: University of Arkansas Honors College

5. California: California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

6. Colorado: United States Air Force Academy

7. Connecticut: Yale University

8. Delaware: University of Delaware, Honors Program

9. Florida: University of Miami

10. Georgia: Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

11. Hawaii: University of Hawaii at Manoa

12. Idaho: University of Idaho

13. Illinois: University of Chicago

14. Indiana: University of Notre Dame

15. Iowa: Grinnell College

16. Kansas: University of Kansas Honors Program

17. Kentucky: University of Kentucky Honors Program

18. Louisiana: Tulane University

19. Maine: Bowdoin College

20. Maryland: Johns Hopkins University

21. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

22. Michigan: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

23. Minnesota: Carleton College

24. Mississippi: University of Mississippi Honors College

25. Missouri: Washington University in St. Louis

26. Montana: University of Montana Davidson Honors College

27. Nebraska: University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Honors Program

28. Nevada: University of Nevada-Reno, Honors Program

29. New Hampshire: Dartmouth College

30. New Jersey: Princeton University

31. New Mexico: University of New Mexico Honors College

32. New York: Columbia University

33. North Carolina: Duke University

34. North Dakota: University of North Dakota Honors Program

35. Ohio: Oberlin College

36. Oklahoma: University of Tulsa

37. Oregon: Reed College

38. Pennsylvania: University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

39. Rhode Island: Brown University

40. South Carolina: Clemson University, Calhoun Honors College

41. South Dakota: South Dakota State University, Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College

42. Tennessee: Vanderbilt University

43. Texas: Rice University

44. Utah: Brigham Young University

45. Vermont: Middlebury College

46. Virginia: University of Virginia

47. Washington: University of Washington Honors Program

48. West Virginia: West Virginia University Honors College

49. Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison

50. Wyoming: University of Wyoming Honors College

Remember that the "hardest to get into" doesn't necessarily mean it's the best fit for you. Each college offers a unique environment and set of opportunities, so be sure to research and visit campuses if you can to find the best match for your interests and goals. Good luck with your college search!