The Consus Group Composite Ranking is actually quite an interesting ranking, because it takes into account a number of other university rankings, such as US
Besides the other rankings that are used, a strong weight is given to selectivity of the university, with which is meant the percentage of candidates that is admitted, combined with SAT scores and ranking in their high-school class.
Furthermore, it is interesting that they look at a very wide group of universities and colleges. For example, also a number of military academies are included, which are often not featured in standard or international rankings.
Furthermore, it is interesting that they look at a very wide group of universities and colleges. For example, also a number of military academies are included, which are often not featured in standard or international rankings.
What they look at:
| Other published university rankings (50%) | Selectivity (45%) | Yield of matriculating admitted applicants (5%) |
What they came up with:
The Consus Group made a ranking with the best 65 colleges in their system. This yield the following top 10:
1. Harvard
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3. Stanford
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The university and college ranking of the Consus Group can be consulted here. Information about the methodology is proved there as well.
