Hidden Ivies

by Debra Carder

Overview

With so many universities and colleges to choose from, it becomes a daunting task to find a school that is not only reputable but one that is a perfect fit for each student. Instead of applying to an expensive prestigious institution, you can earn an equally reputable degree from Hidden Ivies. Hidden Ivies give learners an excellent learning opportunity comparable to the Ivy League Schools.

What are Hidden Ivies?

Hidden Ivies are Institutions that aren’t officially Ivy League, but are certainly very reputable schools. They are made up of 30, small, characteristic group of universities and colleges of excellent reputation which are available to learners. These institutions, which have been evaluated and assessed by the same standards and criteria used to evaluate Ivy League Schools, are either universities or liberal arts colleges. The Hidden Ivies have been assessed based on admission process of the institution, academics, financial aid, and student experiences.

List of Hidden Ivies
•    Amherst College
•    Barnard College
•    Bates College
•    Bowdoin College
•    Bryn Mawr College
•    Carleton College
•    Claremont McKenna College
•    Colby College
•    Colgate University
•    Colorado College
•    Davidson College
•    Emory University
•    Grinnell College
•    Hamilton College
•    Haverford College
•    Middlebury College
•    Mount Holyoke College
•    University of Notre Dame
•    Oberlin College
•    Pomona College
•    Reed College
•    Rice University
•    Smith College
•    Swarthmore College
•    Vanderbilt University
•    Vassar College
•    Wake Forest University
•    Washington and Lee University
•    Washington University in St. Louis
•    Wellesley College

Advantages of Hidden Ivies

  • The emphasis is on a student since the faculty to student ratio is less compared to a large ivy league institution with large populations
  • Tuition rates are affordable unlike notable Ivy leagues which have exorbitant rates
  • Few registration nightmares – in reputable schools, learners often fight the system in order to get into the class that they want. This however is less frequent in a small institution.

The Hidden Ivies provide an excellent educational experience for a gifted college student as well as providing a solid foundation for the after-graduation life. So to parents and prospective students-to-be, Hidden Ivies justifies the fact that there are 30 other alternatives at your disposal to getting an “Ivy League” education.