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Yes this is a good starting point and there are many more that do good research (and of course there are just a couple of LAC’s, as the organization favors larger universities). Having said that, the universities above have met fairly rigorous requirements to join a fairly exclusive organization that values research. They also kick universities out that fail to meet their standards for research, most recently the University of Nebraska.