Illinois college named best in Midwest - AOL

The Brief Forbes has named Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois the best college in the Midwest. The University of Chicago and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign also made the list. Massachusetts Institute of Technology was named the best college in America. CHICAGO - An Illinois college has been named the best in the Midwest. Northwestern University named best college in Midwest Big picture view Forbes named Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois the best college in the Midwest. "Along the shores of Lake Michigan, Northwestern University is a leading private research university with its main campus in Evanston, Illinois, and additional campuses in downtown Chicago and Doha, Qatar," wrote Forbes. "Northwestern’s quarter system allows students to explore a broad range of interests, and its interdisciplinary approach to education is encouraged across its 12 schools.

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