I sat down and decided it was time to talk college. Specifically, the colleges of Iowa. According to Wikipedia, the greatest source on the internet, there are 56 colleges and universities in the state of Iowa. That’s simply too many to fit on my list and quite frankly, some just aren’t worth ranking. For example: Palmer Chiropractic, which is in Davenport, Iowa, is a school specifically for chiropractors. That’s not to say that it’s not worth ranking, but it just doesn’t match up to the way these other schools do. I decided to rank them, as well as give my thoughts as to why they are where they are.
Without further ado, the rankings.
S Tier
These schools are the ones you know. They’re the big names, all Division 1 athletics, and when people think about Iowa, they think of these schools. They represent the state well, and a large majority of students that attend Iowa college choose one of the S tier schools.
A Tier
Just a step down from S tier we have A tier. These schools are ones that might not have the notoriety that the S tier has, but they make up for it in their own unique way. They might be a competitive sports school, a nice place to get an education, or really just a place with a lot of personality. You might have heard of these schools, and that really says something.
B Tier
These schools are solid! They aren’t the best, but they are still a solid pick. They have a lot going for them, and the people going to them would say the same. There’s reason’s people still go to those schools. It could be to keep competing in a sports setting, or even more for the private academics. Either way, these schools hold their own.
C Tier
These schools are just okay. They’re not bad, but they aren’t good. They are those schools that seem to just be hanging out. How do you articulate that? These schools definitely have some character, but it’s next to nothing compared to those above. If you go to one of these, it’s more often than not to keep playing a sport, not because you want to.
D Tier
This tier is tough. There’s a lot of schools above you, but you’re not quite the worst yet. It’s a tough place to be. Some of the schools here could have been in C tier, but it’s simply too competitive. Likewise, the worst schools in this category aren’t quite bad enough to drop to F. These schools are here likely because of the personalities that attend them, or simply the lack of notoriety or competitiveness that the categories above them share.
F Tier
What can I say about F tier. These schools STINK. They’re down here for a reason. If you go or went to these schools and loved it, I’m sorry. Not really. I have yet to hear many good things about attending these schools. It’s not to say you’re better off not attending college, but these schools are a rough look to say the least. Some of these may be a hot take, but I stand by each choice and why I put them in this category specifically.
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