What dental hygiene schools are good?

(Source: U.S. News, www.usnews.com):

1. University of Louisville-

This public university has a longstanding tradition, founded in 1798.

Undergraduate Student Body: 14,872; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18; Tuition Costs: In-State: $5,532, Out-of-State: $15,092; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.4; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40 percent had scores 18-23, SAT: More than 30 percent had scores 1000-1099.

2. University of Pittsburg-

This institution has an average freshman retention rate of 88 percent according to U.S. News.

Undergraduate Student Body: 17,181; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15; Tuition Costs: In-State: $11,436, Out-of-State: $20,784; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: Not Listed; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 50 percent had scores 24-29, SAT: More than 40 percent had scores 1200-1299.

3. University of Southern California-

This college's school of dentistry has dental clinics, so their students can gain practical experience in the field.

Undergraduate Student Body: 16,474; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:10; Tuition Costs: $32,008; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.9; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40 percent had scores 30-36, SAT: More than 40 percent had scores 1200-1299.

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