Hey friends, I'm scrolling through the web trying to find a good source of Big Ten schools ranked by academics, not just athletics. Any recommendations on where to find this info?
While it's hard to have a definitive ranking as it can vary depending on the specific field of study, an overall good source for academic ranking of universities, including Big Ten schools, is the U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings.
Each year, they release a comprehensive list ranking National Universities in the U.S for their overall performance based on a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence such as graduation rate and freshman retention rate, among others. This report also allows you to see rankings for specific academic fields, so you can distinguish strengths and weaknesses between schools.
Remember, rankings are only one element of the overall picture. When evaluating colleges, you should also look at other factors like affordability, cultural fit, and academic programs offered, which may be more directly tied to a student's needs.
Lastly, you can use the CollegeVine platform. With its school comparison tool, you can compare different institutions—including Big Ten schools—based on multiple facets like outcomes (including salary after graduation), size, diversity, and others.
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