Forbes ranking of colleges and universities

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Entirely too many schools charging $50,000 PER YEAR. Holy crap.

I don't know how accurate that is. My school is listed as $15K... but that's about how much I paid for 4 years and not just 1.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I don't know how accurate that is. My school is listed as $15K... but that's about how much I paid for 4 years and not just 1.

I think the public schools' costs are actually the out-of-state fees on top of tuition.

For my undergrad, the amount listed seems to be pretty accurate according to the Financial Aid website.

[alum]

So will private unis that can't afford to give as much outright grant $ (thus rendering student debt necessary in order to attend) just not admit these poor students in order to up their rankings?

In terms of the actual COA of more expensive private schools vs publics, it's still about the same 3:1:rivateublic ratio that it was when I was in college decades ago.

[KSigkid]

Like any of the other rankings - some good choices, some bad ones. Overall, though, I think the US News are more accurate.

[irishpipes]

Aw, Sheetcake, I feel so honored to be the recipient of your cyber deliciousness! A non-top-tier college graduate like myself surely doesn't deserve it!

The only thing better than this would be a shout out from the Pope.

[Munchkin03]

I don't see what the big deal is here.

[irishpipes]

You could start a thread about how you are cute, sweet, good grades and activities, but are not a graduate CMU. Will this hurt your chances at a successful life? Will all employers and boyfriends cut you right away? are you ashamed to wear your alma mater's sweatshirts in public?

[texas*princess]

like ohmigod Forbes! Shame on you for ranking my fave schools low I must be a failure now because Forbes doesn't like my school

p.s. LOVE the TIER cake, Sheetcake! That's perfect.

[gphi426]

these rankings are CRAZY!