This article is from a college admissions advice website. This blogger analyzes the US News rankings in terms of the “Headed for Success” chapter at the beginning where it recognizes colleges that have the best programs in:
First-Year Experience
Learning Communities
Internship Programs
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Service Learning
Writing In the Disciplines
Senior Capstone Projects
Elon was recognized on 8 of the 9 lists, while Stanford and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor each made 5, and Carleton College made 3.
It’s an interesting perspective and worth a read if you’re considering Elon. It doesn’t mean Elon is in the same category with the Ivies or anything, but it does show Elon’s tremendous commitment to student growth.
Here is the link: