Colleges College Types & Rankings 2

Question 1

What is a Division I athletic program?

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The highest NCAA level of college athletics with full athletic scholarships

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A recreational sports program for non-scholarship student athletes

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An intramural sports program run by the athletics department

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A junior varsity program within large universities

Question 2

What is a for-profit college?

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A private institution operated by a company with the goal of generating profit

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A college that charges higher tuition than non-profit schools

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A university that receives no federal funding

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A business school that focuses exclusively on finance degrees

Question 3

What is a liberal arts college known for?

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Small class sizes, close faculty relationships, and a broad interdisciplinary curriculum

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Large lecture halls and nationally ranked research programs

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Vocational and career-specific training programs

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Online degree completion programs for working adults

Question 4

What is the Coalition for College Access (previously Coalition Application)?

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An alternative college application platform used by some highly selective schools

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A nonprofit advocating for affordable higher education policies

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A federal program funding college access for first-generation students

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A testing consortium that provides ACT and SAT preparation

Question 5

What is a flagship public university?

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The primary and most prestigious public research university in a state

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The largest public university by enrollment in a state

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The oldest public university in a state

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A public university that receives direct federal funding

Question 6

What is a minority-serving institution (MSI)?

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A college that receives federal support for serving high proportions of minority students

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A college that sets racial enrollment quotas

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A private institution endowed specifically for students of color

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A college accredited by a minority-focused accrediting body