<p>Your misconception is using the word “only” next to #23. That’s just crazy talk. Georgetown is a highly ranked university in a great location, worth every penny. If you love DC, it’s an easy choice. You won the brass ring; grab it and don’t look back. </p>
<p>IMO, no one should be ruled by any rankings in a narrow sense. Look at them broadly to estimate the university’s peers, and its potential strengths and weaknesses. Look at the individual categories of data to point you to important information you may want to consider, or use as the basis of questions when you visit or interview. That’s all. It’s not something that should dictate your choice to you.</p>