2020 List of Big Ten Schools, Ranked and Reviewed
Considering a Big Ten school, or at least curious if you’d fit in at one?
This list of Big Ten schools is ranked according to our 2020 Best Colleges in America ranking. Check out the stats and reviews from real students!
The full list of Big Ten schools includes: University of Michigan, Northwestern University, Wisconsin University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Penn State University, Ohio State University, Michigan State University, Purdue University, University of Minnesota, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Nebraska, Rutgers University, and University of Maryland.
View their profiles on Niche for more student reviews and stats.
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#176
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Niche GradeA-
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Acceptance Rate64%
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SAT Composite1100-1380
On Athletics: “Husker Athletics is arguably one of the best athletic programs in the country. One awesome thing is that the football program is financially separate from the university. I don’t have to worry about my tuition money being spent on football facilities.” – Recent Alumnus
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#136
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Niche GradeA
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Acceptance Rate86%
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SAT Composite1140-1370
On Athletics: “We have great facilities for both the athletes and other people on campus. We have a newly renovated gym that offers a lot of options for workouts. Football is huge at our school and most of the Fall revolves around the football games. School spirit is immense; you can’t walk outside without seeing at least a handful of students in Iowa gear.” – College Sophomore
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#135
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Niche GradeA
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Acceptance Rate58%
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SAT Composite1190-1400
On Athletics: “They call themselves the “Birthplace of College Football” so yeah, sports are kind of important. Especially football.” – College Junior
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#120
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Niche GradeA
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Acceptance Rate76%
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SAT Composite1140-1350
On Athletics: “We are well known for our basketball program, but our soccer and baseball programs are also among the best in the country. We are not as great at football as some other schools, but nobody seems to care. To be fair, we are a basketball school.” – Recent Alumnus
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#109
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Niche GradeA
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Acceptance Rate72%
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SAT Composite1100-1320
On Athletics: “The varsity teams are phenomenal, but if you don’t play basketball or football no one really cares.” – College Sophomore
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#104
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Niche GradeA
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Acceptance Rate45%
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SAT Composite1280-1470
On Athletics: “Great facilities and the student sections are so fun. Free admission to all games for students.” – College Freshman
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#94
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Niche GradeA+
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Acceptance Rate48%
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SAT Composite1260-1450
On Athletics: “School spirit is alive from staff to students and it is always encouraged. It is a big part of the college experience here and it is for the better.” – College Freshman
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#93
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Niche GradeA+
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Acceptance Rate50%
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SAT Composite1160-1340
On Athletics: “Everyone at Penn State is incredibly passionate about all of the sports teams here. School spirit is flamboyantly expressed and there’s no hiding the passion of the students and how proud everyone is that we are Penn State.” – College Freshman
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#89
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Niche GradeA+
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Acceptance Rate50%
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SAT Composite1270-1480
On Athletics:”If you are a football maniac, this is not your school. Even with alcohol in the stadium, it will be awhile before the allure returns. However, the Barn is the best basketball arena in the country. The fans are the greatest, and the pep band only improves the atmosphere. Hockey is even better. You can’t get any closer to the state of hockey than in it.” – College Senior
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#83
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Niche GradeA+
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Acceptance Rate57%
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SAT Composite1150-1380
On Athletics: “There is a lot of school spirit. We still cheer on our football team that sometimes isn’t the best but it is always good fun to go and see any sports game. There are many opportunities to do intramural sports, but the is no requirement for those that do not want to participate in them.” – College Sophomore
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#64
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Niche GradeA+
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Acceptance Rate62%
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SAT Composite1340-1500
On Athletics: “At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, school spirit is definitely seen on and off campus. The recreation center is huge and has great equipment to help students stay healthy and fit.” – College Junior
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#63
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Niche GradeA+
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Acceptance Rate54%
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SAT Composite1280-1450
On Athletics: “Varsity sports here are pretty huge, especially football. Game days are insane; and the stadium is always packed. People tailgate all day in preparation, and have TONS of school spirit. The athletic facilities are pretty great; the SERF (Southeast Recreational Facility) has four floors, with tons of rooms of different equipment, as well as daily classes like kickboxing and Zumba. It’s super easy to get involved with club and intramural sports, and a lot of people form teams.” – College Freshman
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#23
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Niche GradeA+
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Acceptance Rate27%
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SAT Composite1330-1500
On Athletics: “It’s Great to Be a Michigan Wolverine – Michigan students have a TON of school pride. Be sure to get season football tickets freshman year, even if you don’t really love football. Everyone goes and the dorms are absolutely deserted on game days. The student section is SO MUCH FUN!” – College Freshman
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2019 Best Colleges Rank#11
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Niche GradeA+
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Acceptance Rate9%
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SAT Composite1420-1560
On Athletics: “Football tix are free which is hard to beat at a Big 10 school. That said, our team could use a little more oomph every once in a while.” – College Senior
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