Taking a Closer Look at the Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 have received a great deal of attention lately, but these schools have more to offer than just great basketball teams. Here’s a quick overview of each school and what it has to offer.

Baylor University

Baylor University is a private university located in Waco, Texas. Affiliated with the Baptist Church, Baylor University features 145 areas of study as well as 300 student organization. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending Baylor University was about $39,276, with 93% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Baylor University include accounting, biology, forensic science, nursing, marketing, psychology and journalism.

Butler University

Butler University is a private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Located on 290 acres, Butler University was founded by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler in 1855. The school offers 140 student organizations and 55 undergraduate programs while boasting an average class size of just 20. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending Butler University was $40,526, with 92% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Butler University include biology, elementary education, chemistry, marketing, finance, marketing and physician assistant.

Cornell University

Cornell University is an Ivy League university that is located within the Finger Lakes region in the state of New York. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending Cornell University was $50,384, with 44% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Cornell University include agricultural business, economics, animal science, electrical engineering, hotel management, mechanical engineering and human development.

Duke University

Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina, making it part of the famous “research triangle” along with North Carolina State University and UNC Chapel Hill. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending Duke University was $50,925, with 47% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Duke University include English, biomedical engineering, biology, economics, psychology, political science and public policy.

Kansas State

Located in the town of Manhattan in Kansas, the Kansas State campus sits up 668 beautiful acres of land. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending Kansas State was $17,712 for in-state students, while the cost for out-of-state students was $28,017, with 91% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Kansas State include biology, animal science, elementary education, business administration, kinesioligy, human development, journalism, mechanical engineering, social sciences and psychology.

Michigan State University

Situated on 5,200 acres of land, Michigan State University is located along the banks of the Red Cedar River in East Lansing, Michigan. The university, which is home to the largest study abroad program in the country, features nearly 700 buildings serving 45,000 students. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending Michigan State University was $19,930 for in-state students and $35,388 for out-of-state students, with 92% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Michigan State University include accounting, biology, advertising, communication studies, criminal, psychology, marketing, social sciences and finance.

Ohio State University

Founded in 1870, Ohio State University is the largest university in the country. The total cost of attending Ohio State University during the 2008-2009 school year was $22,554 for in-state students and $35,793 for out-of-state students, while 95% of students received financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Ohio State University include communication studies, biology, family resource management, English, human development, finance, psychology and international relations.

Purdue University

With over 40,000 students and more than 200 academic programs, Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending Purdue University was $18,820 for in-state students and $34,294 for out-of-state students, with 62% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Purdue University include architectural engineering, aeronautics, business, apparel and textiles, electrical engineering, communications studies, hotel administration, elementary education, operations management and mechanical engineering.

Saint Mary’s College

Locate just 20 miles east of San Francisco in Moraga, California, Saint Mary’s College is a Catholic liberal arts college with an average class size of just 20. Saint Mary’s College offers 38 different majors, with some of the most popular being business administration, accounting, English, communication studies, psychology and liberal studies. During the 2008-2009 school year, the cost of attending Saint Mary’s College was $43,630.

Syracuse University

Located in the Finger Lakes region within the state of New York, Syracuse University is home to the largest college dome stadium in the country. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending Syracuse University was $45,280. Some of the most popular majors at Syracuse University are commercial and advertising art, architecture, finance, biology, marketing, information science, psychology, political science and radio and television.

University of Kentucky

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the University of Kentucky is the largest university in the state of Kentucky. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending the University of Kentucky was $19,488 for in-state students and $27,636 for out-of-state students, with 91% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at the University of Kentucky are advertising, accounting, business/commerce, biology, elementary education, communication studies, finance, English, mechanical engineering, marketing, political science, nursing and psychology.

University of Northern Iowa

Located just west of Cedar Falls, Iowa, 93% of the students at the University of Northern Iowa are from the state of Iowa. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending the University of Northern Iowa was $17,386 for in-state students and $25,606 for out-of-state students, with 88% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at the University of Northern Iowa include biomedical science, accounting, communication studies, business administration, English, criminology, family and community services, elementary education, marketing, history, parks and recreation, public relations and social work.

University of Tennessee

Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is located in Knoxville, Indiana. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending the University of Tennessee was $19,618 for in-state students and $32,576 for out-of-state students, with 92% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at the University of Tennessee include biology, accounting, finance, English, journalism, history, political science, marketing, logistics and materials management and psychology.

University of Washington

Located in Seattle, Washington, the University of Washington is the largest university on the west coast. During the 2008-2009 school year, the total cost of attending the University of Washington was $19,138 for in-state students and $35,555 for out-of-state students, with 57% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at the University of Washington include cellular biology, biochemistry, communication studies, accounting, electrical engineering, economics, political science, finance, sociology and psychology.

West Virginia University

Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, West Virginia University offers 185 degree programs while offering a 23 to 1 student to faculty ratio. During the 2007-2008 school year, the total cost of attending West Virginia University was $14,608 for in-state students and $24,486 for out-of-state students, with 77% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at West Virginia University are accounting, communication studies, exercise physiology, biology, general studies, journalism, nursing, marketing, sociology and psychology.

Xavier University

Founded in 1831, Xavier University is located on a 125 acre campus just 5 miles away from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. During the 2007-2008 school year, the total cost of attending Xavier University was $36,320, with 96% of students receiving financial aid. Some of the most popular majors at Xavier University are communication studies, business administration, finance, elementary education, marketing, history, nursing, liberal arts and psychology.

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