Composite Ranking of Research Universities for Undergraduate Study

[arwarw]

@arwarw Thank you! Can you share some insights on why those schools please?

They meet your stated criteria:

a moderately sized university which will provide a well rounded liberal arts education. The school’s academic profile is important to me, since my parents will be spending a lot of money on my education. I am primarily focusing on universities with a good balance between teaching and research. Teaching for the obvious reason and good research because I believe undergrads can indeed benefit from attending a strong research university, provided teaching at that university doesn’t take a back seat. So I would be interested in universities which have a strong record of both teaching and research. I also want my fellow students to be high achieving and academically gifted, because I think that will enhance my academic experience.

And have a 30% plus ED acceptance rates. Except NU and Vandy seemed to have dropped below 30%. Maybe look at Emory instead of those two.

So short list: Barnard, Emory, JHU and WashU.
Note: Barnard is an LAC, but students have full access to Columbia University.

Again, not my recommended general approach to picking a college - but in line with your approach.

Best of luck.