A new ranking identifies the colleges and universities that are ideal for those looking to party as well as study.

The educational website Niche ranked the nation's top party schools according to ratings and comments from people who attend the institutions and their family members, as well as the entertainment options available to students on and off campus.

"Our user reviews let you hear directly from families and students to give you an honest and holistic view," Niche says on its website.

The following are Niche's top party colleges, along with random comments from reviews submitted to the website.

10. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Ill.

"Only having to be 19 to get into bars helps the bar scene a lot, especially since there's so many to choose from."

9. University of Southern California
Los Angeles

"The frat parties are the biggest and most extravagant. However, there are also always other parties which may be less exclusive."

8. Syracuse University
Syracuse, N.Y.

"No matter how you like to party, you can do it here. We have about every option available (house parties, parties for different sports teams, Greek life, bars, etc.)."

7. University of Georgia
Athens, Ga.

"Athens is simply one of the most amazing places for those who want to work hard and play hard as well."

6. University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wis.

"Nightlife is huge. You can be social any night of the week. House parties are big, but people love going to bars too."

5. Howard University
Washington, D.C.

"There's never one weekend without at least one party going on. The parties are always live and have a great turnout."

4. The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Ala.

"The party scene is amazing. There is a party and place for everyone."

3. Florida State University
Tallahassee, Fla.

"FSU is known for being a party school! There is always something happening."

2. Tulane University
New Orleans

"Tulane is one big party all the time."

1. University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, Calif.

"From personal experience, parties get fairly crazy. If I wanted, I could find a party every day of the week."

The full report can be viewed here.