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The University of Miami, also known as U or UM is a private university situated in Coral Gables, Florida. The University of Miami started to work in 1925 and now has a total amount of students more than 15,000. In 2006 Students at the University of Miami had an average SAT score of 1260 on the moment of entering the university and GPA of 4.0. More than 62 percent of students at University of Miami who enrolled the university in 2006 were in the top 10 % of their class in high school. 

Main campus of the University of Miami is stretched along 240 acres in Coral Gables. In the University of Miami there are also a number of satellite campuses like the Rosensetiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science situated on Virginia Key. The University of Miami also has eight undergraduate schools. The three schools at the University of Miami have a graduate level. These are the Rosensetial School, the School of Medicine, and the School of Law. 

The official colors of the University of Miami are white, orange and green. These colors symbolize the blossoms, leaves and fruit of the orange tree that are widespread in the campus of University of Miami. The University of Miami’s sports teams are called the Miami Hurricanes. The Miami Hurricanes are local opponents of the University of Florida Gators and the Florida State University Seminoles. 

The formal school talisman of the University of Miami is Sebastian the Ibis. Sebastian the Ibis was chosen as University of Miami’s talisman as it symbolizes the leadership and audacity. The legend says that the Ibis is the last bird to escape an upcoming hurricane and the first bird to re-emerge after a storm. The symbol of the University of Miami is also an orange and green letter U. This letter is originally used for the sports teams of the University of Miami.

The University of Iowa is regarded one of the best schools not only in the state but also in the adjacent area. The University of Iowa is situated in the south-east of the state, in a town Iowa City. Iowa City frequently appears in the list of “best places to live” because of the big public schools, secure neighborhoods and knowledgeable population. The total population of Iowa City and the adjacent areas is about 90,000 people, a big part of which are the students of the local University. 

There are more than 28,000 students studying at the University of Iowa. The structure of students is miscellaneous. 64% of students are inhabitants of Iowa, another 21% of students are from the neighboring states of Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Nebraska. 8% of students are the inhabitants of other states in the USA. There are also many students that come from 106 countries from all over the world. 

The University of Iowa has 11 colleges or areas of study. A lot of of them are considered to be the best programs in west of the Mississippi. Here they are: 

- Business

- Liberal Arts and Sciences

-Dentistry

- Medicine

- Nursing

- Pharmacy

- Engineering

- Education

- Law

- Graduate

- Public Health

Students at the University of Iowa have a lot of things to do. The University offers many kinds of financial help to both resident and non-resident students. There are also funds for on-campus and off-campus accommodation. The University can be proud of perfect student health and security resources. The diversity of campus clubs and activities shows that any student may find something to fit their personal needs and interests. A large amount of students feel rather comfortable with the facilities suggested by the University and like campus activities and life. 

The University Of Iowa can boast with a brilliant sports program. The Iowa Hawkeyes are the students taking part in different sports. 

A lot of graduates of the University of Iowa have good job opportunities, both in their own state and all over the U.S.

The University of Wyoming has presented the Trustees Pride Scholarship Program that suggests eligible learners full scholarships that include tuition costs and room and board. 

The Universities choice to suggest the full scholarship was made after the state decided to spend $400 million in an endowment in favor of the new Hathway Scholarship Program. With the extra financial support from the state, UW now may use its finances to suggest big-ticket scholarships and make the top high school students remain in Wyoming. 

Starting from last autumn, Wyoming has been suggesting up to $3200 to qualified high school students who go to UW or other state community colleges. 

Learners who have a high school GPA of 3.7 or higher and ACT of 29 and higher meet the requirements for the Trustees Pride Scholarship Program. The scholarship, in total approximately $14,600 substitutes the Presidents Honor Scholarships and the Trustee Superior Scholarship, which were accessible only to smaller amount students. 

The main motivation why Wyoming is getting so antagonistic with its education financial support is the diminishing reserve of its high school alumni. According to the official information of the department of education, the state forfeited nearly 900 graduates in the period of 2000 – 2005. 

Now, no more than 13% of Wyoming’s graduates of high school go to UW and just about one-third go to community college. In case if the University wants to uphold its target populace of about 13,000 students, it will need to engage a larger amount of Wyoming graduates every year. By reviewing its scholarship organization, UW expects to improve its profile and reduce the leak of bright and intelligent learners from the state. The University is also tempting non-resident learners with high grades by suggesting them higher scholarships.