The 10 colleges and universities with the most eligible alumni, according to dating app Hinge

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East Coast college grads may have a leg up in the dating game. 

That's according to new data from the dating app Hinge, which launched a new app last fall to help people find relationships.

Hinge combed through its user data to uncover which colleges and universities have the most sought-after alumni, revealing whether the school you graduated from affects your dating life. 

Hinge found that East Coast schools have the most popular alumni, but it differs for men and women. On average, women who attended southern schools received the most likes, while men who attended coastal liberal arts schools got the most likes. 

But adding a college or university to your profile, regardless of location or type, can give you an advantage, Hinge found. Users that did so were 16% more likely to receive a like than those who didn't list a school, according to Hinge. 

Here's which schools produce the most sought-after alumni. 

Men

5. Washington and Lee University

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4. College of Charleston

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