College Roundup: The Best of 2013

Most Students Receiving Merit Aid

Percentage who “had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid” excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits.

1. Belhaven University — 88%
2. Newbury College — 82%
3. Ferrum College — 79%
4. Cooper Union — 68%
5. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering — 62%

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Colleges Where Students Graduate With the Most Debt

Based on average loan burdens for the graduating class of 2011.

1. La Sierra University — $54, 885
2. Catawba College — $50,193
3. Clark Atlanta University — $47,066
4. Lawrence Technological University — $46,677
5. John C. Smith University — $46,673

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