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Oglethorpe University in the New Princeton Review College Guide, "America's Best Value Colleges"

ATLANTA - Oglethorpe University is one of the nation's "best value" undergraduate institutions, according to The Princeton Review.  The New York-based education services company chose it as one of 77 schools it recommends in its  recently published book, “America's Best Value Colleges” (Random House / Princeton Review, March 30, 2004, $15.95).  The book is a guide to colleges with outstanding academics, low-to-moderate tuition and fees, and generous financial aid packages.  It includes public and private colleges and universities in 35 states and the District of Columbia. 

The Princeton Review selected the schools in it based on its analysis of quantitative and qualitative data the company obtained from administrators at over 500 colleges, and surveys of students attending them.  Says Robert Franek, Assistant Vice President of Admissions Services at The Princeton Review, "We identified over 30 factors by which we rated the colleges in three categories: Academics, Tuition, and Tuition GPA: the sticker price minus average amount students receive in gift aid scholarships and grants. The 77 schools we chose for this book may not be the least costly colleges in America, but they are all great education deals.  We highly recommend them to students and parents seeking the best academic bang for their buck."

America's Best Value Colleges has three-page profiles on the colleges and advice about applying for admission and financial aid.  It is one of over 200 Princeton Review books published by Random House.  The Princeton Review (PrincetonReview.com) is known for its test-prep, education, and college and grad school admissions services.  It is not affiliated with Princeton University or ETS.

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