Top 20 Universities for GRE (300 – 305) Scores - Part 2

Auburn University (Auburn, Alabama)

About an hour’s drive away from Atlanta in Georgia, Auburn University is a public institution situated close to the Alabama Atlanta border. A high intake, and a huge campus means there is always something going on in the campus, be it sports or student club activities. Auburn, Alabama, has been ranked one of the best places to live, and life at Auburn University can be similarly enjoyable for students.

Type: Public
Tuition Fee: $24,786
Boarding: $12,178
Students Enrolled: 588
Acceptance Rate: 82.7%
Scholarship Opportunities: Need Based, 38%
Part-time Jobs: Available but Competitive
Jobs: Good
Living Expenses: Moderate
Climate: Mostly sunny

12. University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky)

University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky)

An affordable university by American standards, the University of Kentucky is a public research institution situated in Lexington, a small town about one hour away from Louisville, the only big city in the state of Kentucky. Business, Economics, Law, and Medicine are the most popular courses here. The university also has lots of student clubs and activities for students to take part in.

Type: Public
Tuition Fee: $22,838
Boarding: $10,506
Students Enrolled: 465
Acceptance Rate: 68.6%
Scholarship Opportunities: Need Based, 50%
Part-time Jobs: Few and Competitive
Jobs: Not bad
Living Expenses: Low
Climate: Mostly sunny

13. University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas)

University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas)

A half hour drive from Kansas City, the University of Kansas is a pretty popular college among Indian students, especially when it comes to graduate programs in engineering. A big but beautiful campus in an urban setting, the U of K accepts almost every application it receives, making it a favorite destination for students with normal profiles.

Type: Public
Tuition Fee: $14,580
Boarding: $7,896
Students Enrolled: 394
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Scholarship Opportunities: Need Based, 47%
Part-time Jobs: Few and Competitive
Jobs: Not bad
Living Expenses: Low
Climate: Mostly warm

14. North Dakota State University (Fargo, North Dakota)

North Dakota State University (Fargo, North Dakota)

Situated in Fargo, the city that bears the same name of the famous movie, NDSU is a small affordable university, where students come from around the country and the world to study engineering. Lots of student clubs and programs offer a lot of activity outside classroom, while students can choose to study from a range of graduate programs. The only big city close to the campus is Minneapolis, where students frequent to, during free time.

Type: Public
Tuition Fee: $14,904
Boarding: $7,300
Students Enrolled: 84
Acceptance Rate: 84.1%
Scholarship Opportunities: Need Based
Part-time Jobs: Few and Competitive
Jobs: Not bad
Living Expenses: Affordable
Climate: Mostly cold and snowy

15. Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Set in Philadelphia, one of the biggest cities in the country, Drexel University’s small campus is filled with old buildings and new building alike, with some very modern buildings as well. The university has a very high acceptance rate, and high tuition as well, and almost all of its programs in Engineering, Medicine, and Law are well-regarded outside the campus. Philly is one of those cities that can satisfy all your needs.

Type: Private
Tuition Fee: $29,295
Boarding: $14,367
Students Enrolled: 733
Acceptance Rate: 81.5%
Scholarship Opportunities: Difficult
Part-time Jobs: Available but Competitive
Jobs: Good
Living Expenses: Very High
Climate: Cold

16. University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Arkansas)

University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Arkansas)

About three hours away from Oklahoma City, the University of Arkansas is one of the more affordable colleges for students across the world. Lots of degrees in Business and Engineering are offered by the university, and students get to attend free concerts and events in the campus all around the year. Students also can venture off to Dallas, Memphis or St. Louis, all of which are a few hours away.

Type: Public
Tuition Fee: $15,390
Boarding: $9,454
Students Enrolled: 322
Acceptance Rate: 58.6%
Scholarship Opportunities: Need based, 44%
Part-time Jobs: Few and Competitive
Jobs: Good
Living Expenses: Low
Climate: Warm

17. University of Dayton (Dayton, Ohio)

University of Dayton (Dayton, Ohio)

Set in the small town of Dayton in Ohio, the University of Dayton has a small campus, but offers lots of programs for graduate students in Engineering, Business, Law, and Education. The university offers decent facilities, a large number of student clubs, and community development programs. The campus is less than an hour away from Cincinnati, the big city of opportunity for students here.

Type: Private
Tuition Fee: $15,984
Boarding: $11,840
Students Enrolled: 580
Acceptance Rate: 52.3%
Scholarship Opportunities: Need based, 52%
Part-time Jobs: Few and Competitive
Jobs: Not bad
Living Expenses: Moderate
Climate: Humid, subtropical

18. University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Another very affordable university that finds itself on the list of many students, UNM is a beautiful campus with a distinct architecture, and offers some good programs in Engineering and Business. The university offers lots of courses to choose from, and also lots of student organizations to be a part of. Albuquerque is a dull town, in the middle of nowhere. Only big city close by is Phoenix, about six hours away. Fun Fact: This city is where the entire Breaking Bad series was filmed.

Type: Public
Tuition Fee: $20,002
Boarding: $12,507
Students Enrolled: 788
Acceptance Rate: 56.7%
Scholarship Opportunities: Difficult
Part-time Jobs: Available but Competitive
Jobs: Not Bad
Living Expenses: Moderate
Climate: Warm

19. Villanova University (Villanova, Pennsylvania)

Villanova University (Villanova, Pennsylvania)

A famous but expensive university set in the town of Villanova, VU is a well-known name among Business and Law school aspirants, though the university offers good engineering courses as well. The school’s proximity to New York City – which is just a couple of hours away – is an advantage to its students.

Type: Private
Tuition Fee: $20,160
Boarding: $12,252
Students Enrolled: 742
Acceptance Rate: 49%
Scholarship Opportunities: Need Based, 58%
Part-time Jobs: Few and Competitive
Jobs: Not bad
Living Expenses: Low
Climate: Mostly cold

20. Wright State University (Dayton, Ohio)

Wright State University (Dayton, Ohio)

One of the more affordable universities in the US, Wright State University is a small campus in Dayton, Ohio. With decent courses in almost all engineering departments, Wright State University accepts almost everyone who applies to it. So, if your GRE score is anywhere close to 300, Wright State is a safe option. Dayton is pretty much a dull place, but you have big cities like Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Columbus within an hour’s drive.

Type: Public
Tuition Fee: $21,258
Boarding: $9,108
Students Enrolled: 664
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Scholarship Opportunities: Need Based, 78%
Part-time Jobs: Few and Competitive
Jobs: Not bad
Living Expenses: Moderate
Climate: Humid, subtropical