Schools What are the best math colleges outside the Ivy League?

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Many participants in the discussion highlight that solid math education can be found at various colleges beyond Ivy League institutions. It is noted that at the undergraduate level, the quality of math education is generally consistent across many universities, including state schools. Rutgers University is specifically mentioned as a strong option, with a reputation for having one of the top research departments in the world, particularly in areas like combinatorics and algebra. The presence of Ivy League-trained professors at various institutions reinforces the idea that quality math education is not exclusive to elite schools.
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What are some good, solid colleges for math besides Ivy League schools? Is Rutgers University good?
 
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At the undergraduate level pretty much every college and university will have the same quality of math education. Where do you think all those ivy league trained math professors reside? They are found everywhere, many at your in state school. BUt if I remember correctly Rutgers is supposed to be good, I think I remember one of my professors saying they are one of the top reasearch departments in the world in combinatorics(or maybe it was algebra-I forget).
 
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