The Consus Group: Composite Published College and University Rankings (2001)

1. Stanford University  
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology  
3. Harvard University  
4. University of Pennsylvania  
5. University of California, Berkeley  
6. Yale University  
7. Columbia University  
8. Princeton University  
9. Cornell University  
10. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor  
11. The University of Chicago  
12. Duke University   Read more»

The Consus Group: Methodology for Ranking Colleges and Universities

The Consus Group uses the following methodology to compile its annual college rankings:

• Published Rankings: Published Rankings reflect current and historical ratings by numerous sources, including: U.S. News, Gourman Report, etc. An institution’s aggregate published ranking comprises 50% of its overall score.
• Selectivity: Selectivity measures the quality of schools’ admitted candidates. Selectivity is based on the percent of applicants admitted, SAT scores, and the percent of admitted applicants in the top 10% of their high school classes. An institution’s composite selectivity comprises 45% of its overall score.
• Yield: Yield reflects the percentage of admitted candidates that matriculate to the admitting university. An institution’s yield comprises 5% of its overall score.

While many university rankings fluctuate wildly from year to year, TCG’s comprehensive methodology produces a stable, accurate picture of America’s best colleges and universities. Read more»