College Selection: What's in a Location & Why it is Important?
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May 10, 2018
How do you describe where you live? City? Suburb? Country? As you explore colleges, one thing to consider is the location of the college. Location can make a significant impact on your college experience. Think about where you want to go to school.
Here are terms used in college “locations” with definitions:
- Major City: Population 300,000 or more: or within a 25-mile radius of a metropolitan area.
- Small-Medium City: Population 75,000-299,999 or within 15-25 mile radius of its metropolitan area.
- Large Town: Population 25,000-74,999 or within a 10-mile radius of a large town.
- Small Town: Population 5,000-24,999 or within a 5-mile radius of a small town.
- Rural: Population under 5,000, in or near a rural community.
How do you know what will be best for you? Search for:
- Nearest airport.
- Nearest large city.
- Nearest outdoor experiences...
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