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5 Popular College Cities in the Midwest and the Schools Students Can Attend

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Chicago, Illinois (Population: 2,745,000+)

Columbus, Ohio (Population: 905,000+)

Indianapolis, Indiana (Population: 885,000+)

Kansas City, Missouri (Population: 505,000+)

Minneapolis, Minnesota (Population: 425,000+)

Source: US Census Bureau

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Many students want to attend college in some of the busiest, bustling cities in the US—and there are plenty of them all across the country. These five cities in the Midwest are densely populated and offer a variety of cultures, entertainment, and educational opportunities but are chosen based on the density of colleges and universities within the city.

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Columbus State University

Columbus, GA