Ranking Shakeups in 2018
What’s New in 2018
College Factual has updated all of their rankings for 2018 based on the latest data from the Department of Education and other sources.
Top 10 Changes
- The top 10 colleges in 2018 are nearly identical to 2017
- Duke University moved up one placement from #5 to #4
- University of Pennsylvania moved down from #4 to #5
Notable Movements
- Brigham Young University-Provo moved into top 200 (from #205 to #195)
- Consistently ranked as one of top ten Best Schools for the Money
- University of Dayton entered top 200 (from #202 to #199)
Movement in the Best for the Money Rankings
New Top Value Schools
- Soka University of America (New #1)
- Brigham Young University - Provo (Moved to #2)
- Emmaus Bible College (New #3)
- Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health (New #10)
Significant Changes
- Eureka College: Moved from #28 to #8 in value rankings
- Maintained low tuition
- Increased full-time teachers
- Improved freshman retention rate
New Admissions to Top 10 for International Students
Stanford University and Northeastern University joined the top 10 for international students:
- Stanford: Moved from #14 to #9
- Northeastern: Moved from #11 to #10
View Complete International Student Rankings
The Importance of College Choice
“Paying for college today is often more expensive than a down payment on a house or a car, yet students and their families often make their college decision without knowing or understanding the full financial ramifications. It’s astounding how much time and money students waste when they change majors or transfer schools which happens routinely. Our rankings and matching system were built to help students make the right decisions the first time, so they can find a college and major they are happy with and graduate with less debt.”
— College Factual CEO, Bill Phelan
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