I'm diving deep into researching liberal arts schools and I'm trying to find a good ranking system that considers factors beyond just academics. Can anyone suggest a reliable source or list?
Absolutely! A site that may help you with this is U.S. News & World Report's ranking of liberal arts schools. They use a large number of factors in their ranking system such as graduation rate, peer assessment, financial resources, student selectivity, and alumni giving to name a few. This should give you a holistic view of the strengths of different liberal arts schools.
Another potentially helpful resource is CollegeVine's school search feature, which allows you to sort by school type (including liberal arts colleges) and a variety of other factors to help you discover and learn more about potential schools. When viewing schools on CollegeVine, you can also see data on student life, admissions, student testimonials, and more to give you a comprehensive overview.
Just remember, while rankings and statistics can be a useful starting point, they don't capture the whole picture. Each liberal arts college has its own unique atmosphere, community, and range of opportunities. Rather than relying solely on rankings, try to get a feel for the academic environment, the campus culture, the support services available, the location, and any other factors that are important to you. This could be through a virtual tour, an online open house, or reaching out to current students or alumni.
I hope that helps, and happy researching!
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