University Benchmarks

Ranking the Top 100 Academic Universities

UniversityBenchmarks.com ranks the universities that attract and produce the best academic students.

There are many 'University Rankings' on the internet. Most rankings rely heavily on subjective metrics like 'reputation' and 'selectivity'. UniversityBenchmarks is purely an academic ranking model. The rankings are based on the reported academic and financial metrics of the colleges. There are no subjective factors like 'reputation' that are used. The calculations are performed using normal statistical models. All universities are considered equal and there is no weighting of the ranking categories.

The university 2014-2015 dataset is comprised of over 2400 US Universities & Colleges and comes from multiple sources using the most favorable reported metrics for a university.

The universities are ranked against each other in each filtered set. It is an iterative process whereby lower ranking universities are removed and the set is re-ranked until the final set of 100 is reached.

Selecting 'Rank Top 10 Only' will show the Top 10 for each filter category ranked against each other.

The academic rankings of the universities within the major conferences (ACC, Big12, Big10, Pac12, SEC) are available.

The 2017 rankings will be available in August.

Notes:
  • It is possible for universities to be ranked higher/lower than one another depending on the filter set.
  • Conference averages are based on the top 8 schools in the conference.
  • Public Schools are highlighted
  • Clicking on the university's seal icon will take you to the university's website.

Ranking Fields

Rank - Overall rank based on the average of the ranking fields (Scores, Difficulty, Smartest, Brainpower, Faculty and Research).

Scores - SAT & ACT scores. The university's test scores are corrected for dropout rate when score level is Good, Excellent or Elite. This will slightly boost scores for highly competitive schools.

Difficulty - Academic rigor is estimated based on how difficult it is to get an "A" at the university. An estimated GPA at the university is calculated for the average US Student. University grade inflation, average GPA, and STEM density are factors.

Smartest - University that can field the highest scoring students based on the average US University size. Higher Smartest Rank = "Smartest for the Average University"

Brainpower - The average "smartest" rank using 5 reference populations (CalTech, MIT, Stanford, GaTech and Berkeley). Higher Brainpower Rank = "Higher Density of Smart Students". The university ranked higher can mathematically field 'X' number of smarter students than universities ranked below them.

Faculty - Ranking based on number of % of faculty with awards and academy membership.

Research - Ranking is achieved by iteratively ranking the average of 3 research metrics (r-pop, r-stem, r-other ). The lowest ranked college is then removed and the new set is re-ranked. The result is the schools with potentially the strongest research environments per student bubble up to the top regardless of size or research budget.

  • r-pop - Average research spending for student population
  • r-stem - STEM research spending
  • r-other - Other/Medical/Health research spending

Salary ROI - "Salary Return on Investment" is not used in the overall ranking but is provided for additional information. Using the undergraduate average starting and mid-career salaries, the rank is based on a 20yr salary accumulation (with raises) minus the cost of a 4 year education at the university. Salaries are normalized across the country using the average COLA for the university's geo-economic region (7 regions total). The COLA effect is diminished by the level of the university. Elite, Excellent and Good universities have a greater distribution of graduates across the country and a diminishing COLA effect. The resultant value would be the graduate's spending potential over the 20yr period.

Overall ROI - "Overall Return on Investment" is not used in the overall ranking but is provided for additional information. The average of Overall Rank and Salary ROI. This would be the "Best academic bang for the buck". Colleges that produce the best education, at the best price, with the best return will be ranked higher.

Color Key - ranks are colorized as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 50 100

The 2016 University Academic Rankings

Top 100 Division 1 Public University Academic Rankings

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2016 Top 100 Division I Public University Academic Rankings

2016 Top 100 Division I Public University Academic Rankings
rank value image public university state conference scores difficulty smartest brainpower faculty research r pop r stem r other salary ROI overall ROI scores value difficulty value smartest value brainpower value faculty value research value salary ROI value overall ROI value scores level stem drop gpa avg research undergrads grads salary price scores valid
11.50
PublicGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgiaAtlantic Coast Conference1111144150112167|90-0.96|1002234|932196|916|983.00|971919988|961.00|992167/1445/33Elite78192.906531468284276250044052True
23.00
PublicUniversity of Michigan-Ann ArborMichiganBig Ten Conference232281231822078|871.74|562206|922177|9131|901.00|991623972|815.00|952078/1385/31Excellent33103.27126228395152305800055404True
23.00
PublicUniversity of California-BerkeleyCaliforniaPacific 12 Conference323316102223392057|861.51|622192|912160|906|984.33|961424346|7117.50|832057/1371/31Excellent6093.2771127126104395950057234True
-4.00
-Conf-Ivy League (Average)-Ivy League12126121022131642209|921.20|702241|932183|9118|949.67|901491251|7510.00|902209/1473/33Elite2843.43580824691005957563427True
47.33
PublicUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisBig Ten Conference5744420291915732012|842.05|492176|912143|8914|9616.67|831641922|825.50|952012/1341/30Excellent31163.2554832959121815640044194True
57.67
PublicUniversity of California-Los AngelesCaliforniaPacific 12 Conference99766979480411974|822.22|452147|892108|8828|916.33|941193539|6042.50|581974/1316/30Excellent30103.2597429633122125180055856True
68.33
PublicUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinnesotaBig Ten Conference8855131118782051977|822.10|482158|902123|8847|848.33|921463954|7313.00|871977/1318/30Excellent38283.2582034351167965000032924True
68.33
PublicUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsinBig Ten Conference111299723522171945|812.28|432131|892092|8729|911.67|981463214|7313.50|871945/1296/29Excellent33173.25110430694119044960040644True
811.00
PublicUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillNorth CarolinaAtlantic Coast Conference101013131010723564281964|822.22|442107|882053|8633|897.33|931288142|6436.00|641964/1309/29Excellent18103.1680318350107854620050732True
911.50
PublicUniversity of VirginiaVirginiaAtlantic Coast Conference446815322734302692038|851.88|532149|902100|8752|8327.33|731446974|7217.50|832038/1359/31Excellent2663.203171648372495470056196True
1011.67
PublicThe University of Texas at AustinTexasBig Twelve Conference1315111131724151349191896|792.36|412122|882083|8713|9613.67|861370970|6929.50|711896/1264/28Good35173.1061439523117905590051352True
1111.83
PublicUniversity of Maryland-College ParkMarylandBig Ten Conference6687222226142665321982|832.00|502146|892106|8861|8018.00|821286437|6438.00|621982/1321/30Excellent45173.2548327056105545390044645True
1213.50
PublicOhio State UniversityOhioBig Ten Conference1411101024121817743161893|792.26|442129|892092|8769|779.67|901388982|6927.50|731893/1262/28Good26193.0078544741135814930042285True
-13.50
-Conf-Ivy League (Low)-Ivy League2651111464543481682127|891.96|512172|912090|8735|8840.67|591491251|7514.00|862127/1418/32Elite2843.43217824691005957563427True
1216.00
PublicUniversity of FloridaFloridaSoutheastern Conference12141212321427121135141908|802.33|422115|882074|8683|7212.00|881418885|7123.50|771908/1272/29Good33153.1070632829166304950042831True
1418.00
PublicUniversity of Washington-Seattle CampusWashingtonPacific 12 Conference214715155594354261840|772.68|332069|862021|8418|943.67|961343116|6734.00|661840/1226/28Good35183.21109330672141125350047817True
1518.17
PublicUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPennsylvaniaAtlantic Coast Conference15181921333110666341889|792.42|392058|861997|8384|722.33|981281778|6440.50|601889/1260/28Good28203.108631875798605030043360True
1618.33
PublicPennsylvania State UniversityPennsylvaniaBig Ten Conference28211617208681071421785|742.49|382063|862016|8459|805.67|941265338|6343.50|571785/1190/27AboveAverage37122.957884054164995250047548True
1720.67
PublicRutgers University-New BrunswickNew JerseyBig Ten Conference23201818143148262086541805|752.48|382060|862011|8451|8325.33|751169199|5851.50|491805/1203/27AboveAverage27212.9543234544138345080044711True
1820.83
PublicPurdue UniversityIndianaBig Ten Conference31222625813131118641775|742.50|382030|851976|8231|9011.00|891666579|8312.00|881775/1183/27AboveAverage41302.955773023795155550041804True
1922.00
PublicUniversity of California-DavisCaliforniaBig Sky Conference / Big West ...28192827237561492581785|742.46|392027|841971|8263|795.00|951043493|5255.50|451785/1190/27AboveAverage46172.957002756569435100056637True
2022.33
PublicUniversity of IowaIowaBig Ten Conference19312423181913351655311845|772.60|352045|851987|8358|8115.33|851333839|6737.50|631845/1230/28Good17283.104452235476164500040191True
2122.50
PublicNorth Carolina State University at RaleighNorth CarolinaAtlantic Coast Conference2516293012233413461381795|752.39|402022|841962|8244|8519.33|811513701|7617.00|831795/1197/27AboveAverage58262.953812447395165060038209True
2224.67
PublicTexas A & M University-College StationTexasSoutheastern Conference39382220111829189451730|722.64|342046|851998|8337|8814.00|861682779|8413.00|871730/1153/26AboveAverage29182.9569647093145495520039873True
2326.67
PublicVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVirginiaAtlantic Coast Conference22412322312116202515111834|762.66|342045|851989|8382|7317.33|831492212|7519.00|811834/1222/28Good38173.204342424769775450041868True
2428.67
PublicUniversity of Colorado BoulderColoradoPacific 12 Conference32273635162620312438211745|732.55|361999|831938|8155|8221.67|781406109|7031.00|691745/1163/26AboveAverage27292.903772655758755000052387True
2529.33
PublicFlorida State UniversityFloridaAtlantic Coast Conference25262019345260523970471795|752.54|372050|851999|8384|7246.67|531270435|6447.50|531795/1197/27AboveAverage18252.952313294882784240036765True
2630.17
PublicUniversity of GeorgiaGeorgiaSoutheastern Conference16491414444452483140241877|782.68|332081|872032|85112|6339.00|611400478|7033.00|671877/1251/28Good17173.202762688283154660040890True
2732.33
PublicUniversity of ConnecticutConnecticutBig East Conference18252528524645414084581852|772.54|372032|851964|82128|5840.67|591173029|5955.50|451852/1235/28Good26163.102501839581465190048454True
2833.17
PublicUniversity of Massachusetts-AmherstMassachusettsMid - American Conference / At...24233232305858555188631800|752.51|372016|841953|8181|7353.00|471150890|5858.00|421800/1200/27AboveAverage23312.951822225263835160042355True
2934.67
PublicUniversity of South FloridaFloridaAmerican Athletic Conference39283433443041163768501730|722.56|362006|841948|81112|6324.67|751274843|6448.50|521730/1153/26AboveAverage51432.9540831067108714270031824True
3035.00
PublicUniversity of South Carolina-ColumbiaSouth CarolinaSoutheastern Conference28293131375459614276551785|742.57|362017|841957|8295|6849.00|511223771|6153.00|471785/1190/27AboveAverage17282.952152486681054390043847True
3135.33
PublicArizona State University-TempeArizonaPacific 12 Conference44483029263554282845321705|712.68|332018|841964|8273|7630.00|701388451|6938.00|621705/1137/26AboveAverage31382.9535739961103594840038977True
3236.50
PublicUniversity of HoustonTexasAmerican Athletic Conference50133737216173447032221690|702.28|431990|831929|8061|8054.67|451424946|7132.00|681690/1127/25AboveAverage48492.641173303778774480034121True
3337.67
PublicClemson UniversitySouth CarolinaAtlantic Coast Conference25243841435548545411121795|752.51|371986|831908|79105|6550.00|501517832|7622.00|781795/1197/27AboveAverage26182.951611726045975190047166True
3438.17
PublicIndiana University-BloomingtonIndianaBig Ten Conference37512726295970744450381740|732.69|332028|841975|8280|7353.67|461367915|6842.00|581740/1160/26AboveAverage10252.951823641999974540047270True
3540.00
PublicUniversity of Central FloridaFloridaAmerican Athletic Conference37331716667176646477601740|732.62|342062|862016|84146|5165.33|351214021|6156.00|441740/1160/26AboveAverage28342.951165267180964270036989True
3640.50
PublicMichigan State UniversityMichiganBig Ten Conference67443938282738271729231640|682.67|331979|821919|8077|7522.33|781436740|7232.50|681640/1093/25Average24212.8046438786112954880047115True
3741.00
PublicThe University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTennesseeSoutheastern Conference32364042583842392996721745|732.64|341978|821907|79136|5533.33|67942217|4766.50|341745/1163/26AboveAverage22352.953102166487223860047870True
3841.33
PublicUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnNebraskaBig Ten Conference32344347494334464344351745|732.63|341969|821894|79123|5938.33|621388633|6941.00|591745/1163/26AboveAverage23302.952271997950274450036706True
3942.50
PublicUniversity at BuffaloNew YorkMid American Conference44425556253336253295731705|712.66|331941|811863|7872|7627.67|72983423|4967.00|331705/1137/26AboveAverage36272.9535419882101134750038335True
4042.67
PublicUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaMissouriSoutheastern Conference32403534655056533842351745|732.65|342003|831943|81145|5245.33|551389124|6941.00|591745/1163/26AboveAverage18302.952362764277834410038624True
4143.50
PublicCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoCaliforniaBig Sky Conference / Big West ...17172124919191909051461869|782.40|402047|851984|83300|090.33|101355541|6846.00|541869/1246/28Good42233.100192469405780035843True
4244.17
PublicUnited States Air Force AcademyColoradoMountain West Conference75516790455390902121982|831.90|521956|811808|75200|3339.67|601804258|9022.00|781982/1321/30Excellent53173.257039520719000True
4344.50
PublicMiami University-OxfordOhioMid American Conference20323336618583858616191844|772.61|352011|841931|80140|5483.67|161488246|7429.50|711844/1230/28Good17183.10261581328074970045527True
4445.83
PublicIowa State UniversityIowaBig Twelve Conference51634240394038364114181685|702.72|321972|821908|8099|6735.33|651499625|7529.00|711685/1123/25AboveAverage29312.952602889355424950031920True
4547.67
PublicAuburn UniversityAlabamaSoutheastern Conference39354748576060506012171730|722.63|341963|821888|79133|5654.33|461515212|7628.50|721730/1153/26AboveAverage31312.951472062952834830046348True
4547.67
PublicUniversity of Oklahoma-Norman CampusOklahomaBig Twelve Conference4243505152484843473151720|722.67|331958|821884|78128|5843.67|561702472|8524.00|761720/1147/26AboveAverage27302.952162101162505470036729True
4748.67
PublicColorado State University-Fort CollinsColoradoMountain West Conference46504950633433293361571700|712.68|331959|821888|79143|5229.00|711298951|6554.00|461700/1133/26AboveAverage33342.953372359877564580039911True
4848.83
PublicUniversity of ArizonaArizonaPacific 12 Conference661004845181612221236381642|682.99|251962|821897|7958|8112.67|871411994|7142.00|581642/1094/25Average26363.106083298792495010043621True
4949.00
PublicUniversity of UtahUtahPacific 12 Conference56675453402420242325301671|702.74|321942|811868|78101|6720.33|801450321|7337.00|631671/1114/25AboveAverage33302.954082390776084810039959True
5049.33
PublicUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamAlabamaConference USA32306586681510211967651745|732.59|351904|791719|72149|5012.33|881281547|6458.50|421745/1163/26AboveAverage34512.954821167970194220033957True
5150.67
PublicOregon State UniversityOregonPacific 12 Conference67376160384137334893761640|682.64|341923|801846|7798|6735.67|641040299|5272.00|281640/1093/25Average36362.802292390349834860041765True
5252.00
PublicLouisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeLouisianaSoutheastern Conference47604546773731383519271695|712.72|321964|821896|79167|4532.33|681467834|7335.50|651695/1130/25AboveAverage26382.952882557254724890041867True
5355.17
PublicFlorida International UniversityFloridaConference USA70464139367275606775701625|682.68|331977|821917|8090|7065.67|341245928|6264.00|361625/1083/24Average32492.801134100986014380035509True
5456.33
PublicUniversity of KentuckyKentuckySoutheastern Conference58856059472923372146521665|692.79|301930|801852|77119|6023.67|761383934|6950.00|501665/1110/25AboveAverage20392.953652222369804580037602True
5558.33
PublicUniversity of KansasKansasBig Twelve Conference57826261464238423441491667|692.78|301913|801828|76116|6237.00|631395010|7048.00|521667/1111/25AboveAverage22362.952861934378374530039405True
5658.83
PublicOklahoma State UniversityOklahomaBig Twelve Conference69456665515756515628381635|682.67|331903|791819|76126|5852.00|481437646|7242.00|581635/1090/25Average27352.801592095250104610034327True
5759.33
PublicTexas Tech UniversityTexasBig Twelve Conference70525654616369585910251625|682.69|331935|811865|78140|5458.67|411546458|7733.50|671625/1083/24Average26362.801402863265265150031047True
5859.67
PublicUtah State UniversityUtahMountain West Conference62915958355343655237471650|692.82|291931|801856|7787|7148.33|521411769|7147.50|531650/1100/25AboveAverage17402.951602427133914770030100True
5960.17
PublicUniversity of ArkansasArkansasSoutheastern Conference53835857416966716131441675|702.78|301933|811857|77102|6663.33|371426896|7145.00|551675/1117/25AboveAverage18372.951192183644014720035156True
6060.83
PublicTemple UniversityPennsylvaniaAmerican Athletic Conference53844644706873705890831675|702.78|301964|821897|79153|4962.67|371126975|5675.00|251675/1117/25AboveAverage17302.951272828791984540040700True
6161.00
PublicSan Diego State UniversityCaliforniaMountain West Conference70565755547472696694861625|682.70|321933|811864|78128|5767.33|33985565|4977.50|231625/1083/24Average22312.801002839450894610037318True
6262.00
PublicUniversity of OregonOregonPacific 12 Conference62976462177064786398891650|692.84|291910|801826|7656|8164.67|35891509|4580.00|201650/1100/25AboveAverage13322.951012055935374330045375True
6362.83
PublicMississippi State UniversityMississippiSoutheastern Conference60777070643622404524421660|692.77|311888|791787|74144|5230.67|691451843|7343.50|571660/1107/25AboveAverage29372.952301653636024640033958True
6463.50
PublicUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaHawaiiMountain West Conference / Big...805591884225153036100931605|672.70|321828|761682|70104|6620.67|79378593|1982.00|181605/1070/24Average35392.803111412653814400045624True
6563.83
PublicThe University of AlabamaAlabamaSoutheastern Conference58754443808383847618371665|692.77|311966|821903|79170|4480.33|201469716|7341.50|591665/1110/25AboveAverage10322.90503075252955590042329True
6664.50
PublicMontana State UniversityMontanaBig Sky Conference52597589733925496547611680|702.71|321873|781670|70154|4933.67|661382415|6956.50|441680/1120/25AboveAverage36452.951281329816844760034351True
6768.83
PublicUniversity of CincinnatiOhioAmerican Athletic Conference5373535291919190905281675|702.76|311946|811874|78300|090.33|101676564|8436.00|641675/1117/25AboveAverage23382.95024300110135470043008True
6869.33
PublicUniversity of North TexasTexasConference USA62935249768485828157691650|692.83|291955|811888|79161|4682.33|181324108|6662.50|381650/1100/25AboveAverage16472.95402975867284360029926True
6869.33
PublicWashington State UniversityWashingtonPacific 12 Conference100998379272817322778791525|642.84|291851|771762|7376|7523.00|771208669|6073.00|271525/1017/23Average25322.803432386748194870041288True
7069.50
PublicOhio UniversityOhioMid American Conference76686764608282817552681610|672.74|311902|791822|76138|5479.33|211347958|6761.00|391610/1073/24Average16332.80552357156464380033822True
7170.67
PublicUniversity of MississippiMississippiSoutheastern Conference70647273796663795763731625|682.73|321876|781781|74168|4461.33|391289394|6467.00|331625/1083/24Average10382.801211810144024160034752True
7271.20
PublicKansas State UniversityKansasBig Twelve Conference81627471595147455527511600|672.72|321875|781786|74137|5446.00|541442029|7249.50|511600/1067/24Average31412.801692032744394790035896True
7372.40
PublicUniversity of New MexicoNew MexicoMountain West Conference76586968919191909034561610|672.71|321891|791807|75300|090.33|101421959|7153.50|471610/1073/24Average29502.8002179260524680034110True
7473.00
PublicAppalachian State UniversityNorth CarolinaSun Belt Conference47806366919191909089921695|712.77|311911|801812|75300|090.33|101135340|5781.50|191695/1130/25AboveAverage9322.9501625517714010032554True
7573.15
PublicUniversity of LouisvilleKentuckyAtlantic Coast Conference76618481554945474969761610|672.72|321849|771736|72132|5644.67|551270498|6472.00|281610/1073/24Average25452.801941596156004320038232True
7673.17
PublicUniversity of WyomingWyomingMountain West Conference61699292507568687939621655|692.74|311813|761600|67125|5968.67|311402018|7057.50|431655/1103/25AboveAverage38422.95591012426964830028921True
7774.01
PublicGeorgia State UniversityGeorgiaSun Belt Conference83716863487776736872821595|662.75|311901|791824|76122|5971.33|291258484|6374.50|261595/1063/24Average21462.80882532872284450040068True
7875.04
PublicNorth Dakota State UniversityNorth DakotaMissouri Valley Conference / T...65398891884732566253711643|682.65|341832|761618|67192|3641.33|591345507|6765.50|351643/1095/25Average30432.801321212426234940030953True
7975.33
PublicUniversity of Northern IowaIowaMissouri Valley Conference43578090919191909079871710|712.71|321856|771660|69300|090.33|101207886|6079.00|211710/1140/26AboveAverage22312.9501014217864240030057True
8078.40
PublicFlorida Atlantic UniversityFloridaConference USA93927169678079727782901560|652.83|291881|781800|75148|5175.00|251188094|5981.00|191560/1040/23Average33522.80612547648214460034316True
8180.00
PublicPortland State UniversityOregonBig Sky Conference92867775707881628497951565|652.79|301864|781777|74153|4972.33|28900815|4589.00|111565/1043/23Average57552.80582213655604360039018True
8280.33
PublicVirginia Military InstituteVirginiaBig South Conference47541009991919190909451695|712.70|33990|411154|48300|090.33|101580211|7945.50|551695/1130/25AboveAverage31292.950170005490049096True
8380.65
PublicUniversity of Nevada-RenoNevadaMountain West Conference86728684556762676991941585|662.76|311839|771730|72132|5662.00|381081371|5487.00|131585/1057/24Average26422.80901683930954780036510True
8481.17
PublicIllinois State UniversityIllinoisMissouri Valley Conference81707980898887868862791600|672.75|311861|781762|73200|3486.67|131294725|6573.00|271600/1067/24Average21272.80181815524604350034608True
8583.40
PublicThe University of Texas at San AntonioTexasConference USA98967876697979668217531540|642.84|291862|781776|74152|4973.67|261478019|7451.00|491540/1027/23Average47682.80572428543435590029854True
8683.84
PublicMissouri State University-SpringfieldMissouriMissouri Valley Conference74667372919191909073881620|682.73|321876|781782|74300|090.33|101250156|6379.50|211620/1080/24Average12432.8001851732993980026506True
8784.80
PublicSouthern Illinois University-CarbondaleIllinoisMissouri Valley Conference86789393747370598060811585|662.77|311805|751576|66156|4866.33|341301425|6573.50|271585/1057/24Average52542.80711346145284590038606True
8886.60
PublicUniversity of MemphisTennesseeAmerican Athletic Conference91908985788176807874901570|652.82|291831|761722|72167|4477.33|231247356|6281.00|191570/1047/24Average23562.80501707339864390035902True
8986.80
PublicUniversity of Louisiana at LafayetteLouisianaSun Belt Conference86889087836555777356781585|662.80|301828|761707|71179|4160.33|401324934|6672.50|281585/1057/24Average21522.80681557416214480032302True
9086.94
PublicWest Virginia UniversityWest VirginiaBig Twelve Conference96898177816264575330671545|642.82|301855|771766|74177|4156.67|431432739|7260.00|401545/1030/23Average24412.801622256366125570032895True
9187.17
PublicSouth Dakota State UniversitySouth DakotaMissouri Valley Conference / T...93879797856451767459831560|652.80|301752|731514|63188|3759.33|411305269|6575.00|251560/1040/23Average24382.80691093716064470027783True
9287.33
PublicEast Carolina UniversityNorth CarolinaAmerican Athletic Conference96948278878788838587971545|642.83|291853|771763|73190|3785.00|151160097|5889.50|111545/1030/23Average19392.80282225252594170036299True
9387.91
PublicUniversity of IdahoIdahoSun Belt Conference / Big Sky ...86659898845644637123631585|662.73|321743|731507|63184|3951.33|491461049|7358.00|421585/1057/24Average35462.8094928324194580033160True
9488.00
PublicArizona State University-Downtown PhoenixArizonaPacific 12 Conference75799696919191909048751615|672.77|311764|741536|64300|090.33|101380595|6971.00|291615/1077/24Average002.800915020664840040941True
9589.41
PublicUniversity of North DakotaNorth DakotaBig Sky Conference86749595727667757258851585|662.77|311781|741550|65153|4969.67|301315025|6676.50|241585/1057/24Average22432.80771153733694600031921True
9690.07
PublicTennessee Technological UniversityTennesseeOhio Valley Conference76539494919191909022661610|672.70|331781|741556|65300|090.33|101462173|7359.00|411610/1073/24Average33462.8001031410255080039129True
9790.13
PublicBall State UniversityIndianaMid American Conference83818583818989888781951595|662.78|311843|771731|72177|4188.00|121193505|6089.00|111595/1063/24Average11432.80171641542403930038046True
9890.27
PublicNorthern Arizona UniversityArizonaBig Sky Conference95957674758685878383981555|652.83|291866|781780|74158|4784.33|161175045|5990.50|101555/1037/23Average13452.80292332843774360037340True
9990.33
PublicCitadel Military College of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaSouthern Conference8576991009191919090991001590|662.77|311362|571105|46300|090.33|10675897|3499.00|11590/1060/24Average18272.80027638293190045982True
10090.40
PublicMiddle Tennessee State UniversityTennesseeConference USA99988782869090898985991535|642.84|291833|761735|72189|3789.33|111171216|5992.50|81535/1023/23Average20502.8062026224674160037704True

Common Questions...

What are the best Division 1 Public universities in the US?

1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

3. University of California-Berkeley

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. University of California-Los Angeles

6. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

7. University of Wisconsin-Madison

2016 Top 10 Division I Public University Academic Rankings

2016 Top 10 Division I Public University Academic Rankings
rank value public name state conference scores difficulty smartest brainpower faculty research salary ROI overall ROI scores level stem drop gpa avg research undergrads grads salary price
11.17PublicGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgiaAtlantic Coast Conference111112112167/1445/33Elite78192.906531468284276250044052
22.67PublicUniversity of California-BerkeleyCaliforniaPacific 12 Conference323314742057/1371/31Excellent6093.2771127126104395950057234
32.83PublicUniversity of Michigan-Ann ArborMichiganBig Ten Conference232271332078/1385/31Excellent33103.27126228395152305800055404
-2.83-Conf-Ivy League (Average)-Ivy League121256442209/1473/33Elite2843.43580824691005957563427
35.33PublicUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisBig Ten Conference564449222012/1341/30Excellent31163.2554832959121815640044194
56.33PublicUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinnesotaBig Ten Conference775586441977/1318/30Excellent38283.2582034351167965000032924
66.50PublicUniversity of California-Los AngelesCaliforniaPacific 12 Conference8876551081974/1316/30Excellent30103.2597429633122125180055856
-6.67-Conf-Ivy League (Low)-Ivy League25510810462127/1418/32Elite2843.43217824691005957563427
76.83PublicUniversity of VirginiaVirginiaAtlantic Coast Conference4468910662038/1359/31Excellent2663.203171648372495470056196
87.33PublicUniversity of Maryland-College ParkMarylandBig Ten Conference6587108991982/1321/30Excellent45173.2548327056105545390044645
97.50PublicUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsinBig Ten Conference999963571945/1296/29Excellent33173.25110430694119044960040644
108.33PublicThe University of Texas at AustinTexasBig Twelve Conference10101010378101896/1264/28Good35173.1061439523117905590051352