<p>I surely don’t think that USNews if the “definitive source” LOL…but to use their definitions for the purposes of this discussion and the fact that I can’t devote much time to this…</p>
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Schools in the National Universities category, such as University of Chicago and Stanford University, offer a full range of undergraduate majors, master’s, and doctoral degrees. These colleges also are committed to producing ground breaking research.
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Regional Universities offer a full range of undergrad programs and some master’s programs but few doctoral programs. Regional Universities include Villanova University, Elon University, Butler University, and San Francisco State.
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Regional Colleges focus on undergraduate education but grant fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. Regional Colleges include Cooper Union, High Point University, Taylor University, and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
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<p>[Best</a> Colleges | Find the Best College for You | US News Education](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges]Best ”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges )</p>
<p>Also, please note:</p>
<p>When USNews sorts colleges and universities into categories (for their rankings, they utilize:
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