<p>Hey, I was just wondering, why did US News separate the Masters category by regions ? Why not a list for the entire US? How would the #1 school for each of the different regions compare in the LAC category in US News ?</p>
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The 574 universities in this category are ranked within four geographic areas—North, South, Midwest, and West—because, in general, they tend to draw students heavily from surrounding states.
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<p>Taken from US News and World Report</p>