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These 25 schools are tops for producing the nation’s leaders

The working person can thank his degree for helping him land the big job, but where that credential was earned says a lot about their potential as the nation's next leaders, according to a new analysis from TIME.

U.S. university world dominance in jeopardy due to disparity

“This raises challenging questions about unequal access to the best university education across America and the implications for social mobility and economic disparities between US regions," said Phil Baty, THE’s Chief global affairs officer.

These 25 states provide the most need-based financial aid. Why it matters to your school

Scholaroo's new report helps college leaders know which states prioritize remedying students' biggest concerns: college cost and financial aid. Did your state make the cut?

Degrees from these 10 schools add the most value to a graduate’s salary

A degree from a university on this last can add over $94,000 on top of the $61,600 median salary earned by a 25-34-year-old, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The U.S. News exodus never happened. How did the top ranking service outlast naysayers?

Despite the barrage of criticism the seminal college ranking service endured earlier this year, 99% of the top 100 nationally ranked universities reported data for this year's undergraduate rankings.

Of 250 institutions analyzed, why did Harvard University rank last in free speech?

Harvard University, currently ranked 9th and 6th on Forbes' and The Wall Street Journal's latest college rankings, is the only institution to have received an "Abysmal" speech climate rating in FIRE's 2024 College Free Speech Rankings.

Adjusting for societal impact, this college ranking features 7 public schools in its top 20

Washington Monthly's 2023 National University Rankings prioritizes student outcomes of Pell recipients, social mobility and opportunities for public service.

WalletHub’s top 25 community colleges and 10 best state systems

Student demand for community college may be imminent, so it's essential to know which are the best bargain and highest performing.

These states have the highest rates of first-generation students

NASPA reports that half of today's college students come from parents who have not earned a bachelor's degree. Do you know where they are and what they look like?

International university ranking: 8 U.S. universities feature in the top 15

Berkeley and Cornell climbed 7 and 17 spots, respectively, to make the shortlist. MIT sits at #1 for the 12th time in the 20 editions of Quacquarelli Symonds' world ranking.

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