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THE TOP 100 SCHOOLS

 

COLLEGE
Best Values in Public Colleges for 2008-2009
Best Values in Public Colleges for 2008-2009
See which up-and-comers challenge familiar names.
PLUS: The Top 100 At a Glance
TOOL: Sort By State and Category
AND: How We Developed the Rankings
 
VIRTUAL WALKING TOURS
Stroll the Grounds Of Our Top Schools
Stroll the Grounds Of Our Top Schools
See our five best, plus the No. 1 value for out-of-state students.
No. 1: University of North Carolina
No. 2: University of Florida
No. 3: University of Virginia
No. 4: University of Georgia
No. 5: College of William and Mary
No. 1: Out-of-State: SUNY Binghamton
 
SAVING FOR COLLEGE
College Just Got Cheaper
Competition and political pressure cut the cost of participating in state-run 529 college-savings plans.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Which College Savings to Tap First
Changes to the tax law make it a good idea to withdraw money from custodial accounts first.
FINANCIAL AID
Everything You Need to Know
About College Aid
Check out our complete user's guide to master the financial aid process, plus find out how to estimate your college funding.
RAISING MONEY-SMART KIDS
Your 529-Plan Questions Answered
Deputy Editor Janet Bodnar delivers the lowdown on these popular college-savings accounts.
LIVING IN A COLLEGE TOWN
Attractions of a College Town
There's something about living near a campus that stimulates the mind and spirit.
 
PAST COLLEGE VALUES RANKINGS
 
RANKINGS: HOW WE DID IT
See our methodologies and criteria.
 
 
PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
 
PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
VIDEO: UNDERSTANDING STUDENT LOANS
Visit our Paying for College center to watch this video, plus find more advice on borrowing and saving for higher education.
TOOL: COMPARE STUDENT LOANS
Find the best loan or consolidation option for you.


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