These Are the 10 Best College Towns in the US

Think the quality of the education is the only important factor when choosing a college or university? Think again. Studies have suggested a school's location is just as important when it comes to student success—and there's also, of course, the cost of living to think about. WalletHub ranked 415 US cities, analyzing 30 factors across four areas: wallet friendliness, social environment, and academic and economic opportunities. Those factors ranged from the obvious (housing costs, tuition fees) to the not so obvious (number of festivals per capita). Read on for the top 10 best college towns and cities in the country:

1. Austin, Texas
2. Orlando, Fla.
3. Ann Arbor, Mich.
4. Provo, Utah
5. Rexburg, Idaho
6. Stevens Point, Wis.
7. Tampa, Fla.
8. West Lafayette, Ind.
9. Scottsdale, Ariz.
10. Las Vegas, Nev.

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