College Rankings

  • UsNews: College rankings from all over the country. This is the most comprehensive ranking tool.
    • Works GREAT for students who: Need more options or want to compare schools. These rankings may give you names of schools you may not otherwise know.
    • Less helpful for students who: Are easily overwhelmed or want specific information.
  • Kiplinger's: Best values in public colleges.
  • Forbes: College rankings that focus on the return investment for students (such as future salary, debt upon graduation, and graduation rates).
    • Works GREAT for students who: Are future focused and have financial concerns.
    • Less helpful for students who: Want information to help them through the admissions process, rather than after graduation.
  • College Prowler: Rankings that are put together by students for students. The tool relies heavily on student surveys and is updated weekly. This is geared towards specific issues, such as transportation, athletics, campus dining, and safety.
    • Works GREAT for students who: Have specific wants or concerns.
    • Less helpful for students who: Want a comprehensive source.