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

City University of New York Ath Conf (Average)

2016 University Academic Rankings

The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNY Athletic Conference or CUNYAC) is an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III. Its member institutions are all located in New York City and are campuses of the City University of New York. The CUNYAC also has a community college division, affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Member schools | NCAA Division III (Senior college division) | Current members | Former members | Membership timeline | NJCAA (Community college division) | Current members[1] | Former member | Membership timeline | Sports | NCAA Division III

The CUNYAC sponsors Division III intercollegiate athletic competition in men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's soccer, women's softball, men's and women's swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, and men's and women's volleyball.

Community college

The CUNYAC sponsors community college (NJCAA) intercollegiate athletic competition in men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's soccer, and women's volleyball.

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City University of New York Ath Conf Details

City University of New York Ath Conf Details
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Common Questions...

What are the academic rankings for City University of New York Ath Conf (Average)?

1. number - for Academics.

2. number 463 for ROI (Return on Investment).

What universities are similar to City University of New York Ath Conf (Average)?

1. CUNY Brooklyn College

2. University of Rhode Island

3. University of New Hampshire

4. CUNY Queens College

5. University of Nebraska at Omaha

6. North Dakota State University

7. University of Southern Mississippi



National Academic Rankings

(summary of all ranking placements)

City University of New York Ath Conf National Academic Rankings

City University of New York Ath Conf National Academic Rankings
category rank scores difficulty smartest brainpower faculty research salary ROI overall ROI
Conferences638478474458828980


Peer Universities / Similar Universities

(mathematically similar student body, size, academics, stem, salary... etc)

City University of New York Ath Conf Peer Universities, Similar Universities to City University of New York Ath Conf

City University of New York Ath Conf Peer Universities, Similar Universities to City University of New York Ath Conf
match image university state conference public level rank overall ROI
93.32
CUNY Brooklyn CollegeNew YorkCity University of New York At...PublicAverage296394
93.08
University of Rhode IslandRhode IslandColonial Athletic Association ...PublicAverage270328
92.72
University of New HampshireNew HampshireColonial Athletic Association ...PublicAverage221225
92.64
CUNY Queens CollegeNew YorkEast Coast ConferencePublicAverage307400
92.43
University of Nebraska at OmahaNebraskaThe Summit LeaguePublicAverage491364
92.38
North Dakota State UniversityNorth DakotaMissouri Valley Conference / T...PublicAverage261196
92.33
University of Southern MississippiMississippiConference USAPublicAverage493423
92.32
Wichita State UniversityKansasMissouri Valley ConferencePublicAverage382307
92.26
University of Nevada-RenoNevadaMountain West ConferencePublicAverage289340
92.23
Oakland UniversityMichiganHorizon LeaguePublicAverage417270
92.11
University of North DakotaNorth DakotaBig Sky ConferencePublicAverage363266
92.05
Southern Illinois University-EdwardsvilleIllinoisOhio Valley ConferencePublicAverage438368
91.90
Georgia Southern UniversityGeorgiaSun Belt ConferencePublicAverage254236
91.86
Illinois State UniversityIllinoisMissouri Valley ConferencePublicAverage279222
91.68
University of California-RiversideCaliforniaBig West ConferencePublicAverage167212
91.54
Boise State UniversityIdahoMountain West ConferencePublicAverage389329
91.32
Middle Tennessee State UniversityTennesseeConference USAPublicAverage384372
91.21
University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColoradoRocky Mountain Athletic ConferencePublicAverage451347
86.66
University of Hawaii at ManoaHawaiiMountain West Conference / Big...PublicAverage204245
86.11
Northern Illinois UniversityIllinoisMid American ConferencePublicAverage435289
86.05
University of Louisiana at LafayetteLouisianaSun Belt ConferencePublicAverage350248
85.90
University of LouisvilleKentuckyAtlantic Coast ConferencePublicAverage258224
85.86
California State University-ChicoCaliforniaCalifornia Collegiate Athletic...PublicAverage392409
85.86
University of ToledoOhioMid American ConferencePublicAverage405285
85.79
University of California-Santa CruzCaliforniaDivision III IndependentsPublicAverage157208
85.70
Mississippi State UniversityMississippiSoutheastern ConferencePublicAboveAverage197130
85.67
Rowan UniversityNew JerseyNew Jersey Athletic ConferencePublicAboveAverage306392
85.58
Cleveland State UniversityOhioHorizon LeaguePublicAverage440299
85.52
University of MemphisTennesseeAmerican Athletic ConferencePublicAverage359314
85.40
Western Kentucky UniversityKentuckyConference USAPublicBelowAverage491433
85.18
University of VermontVermontAmerica EastPublicAboveAverage136191
85.16
South Dakota State UniversitySouth DakotaMissouri Valley Conference / T...PublicAverage354263
85.14
Eastern Michigan UniversityMichiganMid American ConferencePublicAverage445385
84.86
Tennessee Technological UniversityTennesseeOhio Valley ConferencePublicAverage374212
84.78
University of Northern IowaIowaMissouri Valley ConferencePublicAboveAverage252248
84.78
University of Akron Main CampusOhioMid American ConferencePublicAverage331251
84.76
The University of Texas at El PasoTexasConference USAPublicBelowAverage499294
84.71
University of Minnesota-DuluthMinnesotaNorthern Sun Intercollegiate C...PublicAverage464346
84.69
Old Dominion UniversityVirginiaConference USAPublicAverage356368
84.64
Kansas State UniversityKansasBig Twelve ConferencePublicAverage249168
84.63
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseWisconsinWisconsin Intercollegiate Ath ConfPublicAverage302258
84.50
Oklahoma State UniversityOklahomaBig Twelve ConferencePublicAverage182124
84.40
University of MaineMaineAtlantic 10 Conference / Ameri...PublicAverage248245
84.38
University of IdahoIdahoSun Belt Conference / Big Sky ...PublicAverage379216
83.99
Kennesaw State UniversityGeorgiaAtlantic Sun ConferencePublicAverage290291
83.31
Howard UniversityWashington DCMid Eastern Athletic ConferencePrivateAverage343429
81.33
Maryville University of Saint LouisMissouriGreat Lakes Valley ConferencePrivateAverage424426
79.99
Western Washington UniversityWashingtonGreat Northwest Athletic ConferencePublicAboveAverage297338
79.60
Montana State UniversityMontanaBig Sky ConferencePublicAboveAverage217168
79.45
University of North Carolina WilmingtonNorth CarolinaColonial Athletic AssociationPublicAboveAverage221228


Academic Peer Universities / Similar Academics

(mathematically similar academics)

City University of New York Ath Conf Academic Peer Universities, Similar Academic Universities to City University of New York Ath Conf

City University of New York Ath Conf Academic Peer Universities, Similar Academic Universities to City University of New York Ath Conf
match image university state conference public level rank overall ROI
97.37
Missouri Valley Conference (Low)-Missouri Valley Conference-Conf-Average-270
95.97
Maryville University of Saint LouisMissouriGreat Lakes Valley ConferencePrivateAverage424426
95.47
Gulf South Conference (Average)-Gulf South Conference-Conf-Average-340
95.36
Big South Conference (Average)-Big South Conference-Conf-Average-392
95.35
New Jersey Athletic Conference (Average)-New Jersey Athletic Conference-Conf-Average-436
95.10
University of Mary WashingtonVirginiaCapital Athletic ConferencePublicAboveAverage424386
94.56
MCPHS UniversityMassachusettsNo Conference AffiliationPrivateAverage422482
93.68
Great Lakes Valley Conference (Low)-Great Lakes Valley Conference-Conf-Average-319
93.14
Southern Conference (Average)-Southern Conference-Conf-AboveAverage-361
92.41
Bethel UniversityMinnesotaMinnesota Intercollegiate Ath ConfPrivateAboveAverage423428
91.51
Washington CollegeMarylandCentennial ConferencePrivateAboveAverage424482
91.37
Indiana University-Purdue University-IndianapolisIndianaThe Summit LeaguePublicAverage427342
90.29
University of Nevada-Las VegasNevadaMountain West ConferencePublicBelowAverage421449
90.01
San Francisco State UniversityCaliforniaCalifornia Collegiate Athletic...PublicBelowAverage428458
89.79
Empire Eight (Average)-Empire Eight-Conf-AboveAverage-460
88.69
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeWisconsinHorizon LeaguePublicBelowAverage420367
84.56
Southern Athletic Association (Average)-Southern Athletic Association-Conf-AboveAverage-408