See the best public universities for 2027, according to Niche

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(NEXSTAR) – While the cost of an education may not be getting any cheaper, a new analysis released Tuesday seeks to help school shoppers identify the top public universities for 2027.

Niche, an education research platform, published the results as part of its annual set of nationwide school rankings.

“Public universities are an engine for social mobility. They give students access to great academic programs and research opportunities, often at a more affordable cost than private institutions,” said Allison Shrivastava, economist at Niche, told Nexstar in an email. “Year after year, the top-ranked publics show just how much opportunity these........

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