All of the data on the left page is excerpted from a data base generously donated by Peterson's Guides of Princeton, NJ. It is consistent with their 1999 edition of Peterson's Four-Year Colleges. A two line per school format is used; unless otherwise noted, the descriptions below are for each field, first the upper line, then the lower line.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Name    Full name of College or University.
City, ST    City and State
Type    Private or Public Institution, or Tribal
Diff    Degree of Difficulty     1 Most Difficult 1310 SAT, 29 ACT, 75% in Top 10%       2 Very Difficult 1230 SAT, 26 ACT, 50% in Top 10%      3 Mod. Difficult 1010 SAT, 18 ACT, 75% in Top 50%       4 Min. Difficult Below 1010 SAT, Below 18 ACT       5 Noncompetitive; Most Applicants Accepted
Relig     Religious Denomination or Affiliation. The following table describes the abbreviations. Most schools listing a denomination/affiliation do not require any religious courses, mandatory church attendance or commitment; however, the reader is advised to consult with the college for specific information.

Tuition & Fees-Resident (note: if the same, only one listed)

INDIAN COMMUNITY & RETENTION:
The data on the American Indian Community was derived from several files from the US Department of Education on enrollments (IPEDS), and graduations. Our thanks to Linda Keep of NCHEMS in Boulder for her patience in preparing our data bases