AIER College Destinations Index 2013-2014

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<p>I don't believe I've ever seen this index before on CC, but for those who are similarly data obsessed, you might find this publication from the nonprofit/independent American Institute for Economic Research interesting. The entire report is free in PDF form if you sign up for it.</p>

<p>Just one more piece of information to consider as you weigh your kiddos' college options this spring!</p>

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AIER College Destinations Index 2013-2014
The “college experience” is about more than simply attending a top-notch university. The city or town where the school is located also is important. The people students meet, the places they go, and the jobs they may hold are essential supplements to formal education.</p>

<p>The TOP 75 COLLEGE CITIES & TOWNS IN AMERICA

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<p><a href="https://www.aier.org/cdi%5B/url%5D"&gt;https://www.aier.org/cdi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Apparently, an an early version of this study was met with some skepticism here on CC back in 2009, but I still think it’s worth taking a look at. </p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/651856-best-places-u-s-college-students.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/651856-best-places-u-s-college-students.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Not sure if my original link is working, but more information is available here:</p>

<p><a href=“https://www.aier.org/article/8231-aier-names-75-best-college-towns-and-cities-2013-2014[/url]”>https://www.aier.org/article/8231-aier-names-75-best-college-towns-and-cities-2013-2014&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>But take a look at the map of the US. When comparing schools such as Penn State (at full cost) and the University of Alabama (heavily discounted) as our family is, one might want to weigh how one region rates in comparison with another. </p>

<p>One thing is clear: If you accept the premise of this index, it’s pretty clear why so many kids want to go to school in the Northeast.</p>

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<p>Seems better done this go around.</p>

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<p>Buffalo is number 4 (several spots ahead of Nashville)?</p>

<p>As to the criteria:</p>

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