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Studying college rankings involves more than looking at U.S. News and World Report, which, while informative and providing a framework, presents only a one-dimensional view. They are criticized for methods of analysis, and a strong indication of east coast bias. (For instance, Cal Tech is harder to get into than MIT, but you have to look elsewhere to figure that out.)
Another source to be cautious about, depending on what you are looking for in a college, are books rated by students, which are very popular these days, but again, subjective. Generally, the method involves one student writer from each campus, and while this individual's opinions may be helpful, these people are not in a position to judge the academic worth of a particular school. I can tell you for a fact that some of the schools ranked by these publications as being among the "top 100 schools" in the United States, aren't, if you are speaking academically. If you are speaking of "cool" then many of them get high marks for coolness. College is a major investment and plays a major role in who you are and who you become, both personally and professionally. Remember, you can get a good education at any of thousands of schools across the country. Choose wisely. Be informed.
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College and University Evaluation Resources-Indiana University Libraries
Princeton Review.Ranking for best 361 schools
Scholarship Resources, Colleges and University Rankings
Student Ranking Site for Colleges: Campus Dirt
The Internet Public Library: college rankings, virtual college tours, minorities
A Great Site: Rankings by region, interest, majors, degree goals, and more
Google Directory: rates colleges and universities by sport
A Bibliography of Evaluation Sites
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National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Cal State University, Chico Library Site: all kinds of national rankings and evaluations
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