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- School-ranking website Niche listed the best college dorm rooms in America.
- The best residence halls in the country belong to High Point University in High Point, North Carolina.
- Niche based their ranking on factors like housing cost, capacity, crime rate, and ratings from students themselves.
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If you attend High Point University and live in one of its many residence and apartment halls, you’re likely living in the best dorm in the country.
School-ranking website Niche ranked the best college dorms based on several factors, including housing cost, housing capacity, and student housing crime rate. Niche heavily weighed student ratings as well, based on reviews given by their users.
Of the top 15 universities, nine were Christian schools and 13 were private. Some of the amenities that set these schools apart included newly renovated residence halls, private bathrooms, full-sized kitchens, and even private rooms.
Here are the 15 best college dorms in America.
15. Florida Gulf Coast University — Fort Myers, Florida
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Niche’s dorm rating: A+
Undergrads in college housing: 35%
According to a student: "The dorms on this campus are simply the best. There are separate bedrooms so the privacy is fantastic but in some of the dorms there is a common area, therefore you are able to have that social aspect with your roommates."
14. Regent University — Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Niche’s dorm rating: A+
Freshmen living on-campus: 59%
According to a student: "On-campus housing is excellent at Regent University! There is a fully functional kitchen, decent storage space, free laundry and workout facilities, and individual mail boxes. There is generally good community in the halls, and there are hall events occasionally, and Life Group meetings regularly."
13. University of Northwestern – St. Paul — St. Paul, Minnesota
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Niche’s dorm rating: A+
Freshmen living on-campus: 95%
According to a student: "Campus Housing at the University of Northwestern is great. The dorms in the main housing complex (Student Center) are extremely spacious and include individual bathrooms, sinks, and mini kitchen in each room."
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Source: Business Insider – ideluce@businessinsider.com (Ivan De Luce)