<p>there are sooo many more credible ranking systems out there! (see the various threads on CC concerning this!) the USNWR has gotten way out of control and is very distorted. look what it’s doing to you? you sound defensive over wanting a great school they rank a bit lower…WHO CARES!!! you are fortunate enough to be able to choose from wonderful schools, so do just that .YOU choose, not the scammers of USNWR! best of luck to you!</p>