<p>I think this ranking is a good start to a good idea. It would be a lot better if we could get better statistics than payscale and if we could use the average cost students pay at a university (maybe differentiate in-state and out-of-state as well for public colleges). Of course getting this data would be a lot of work which is why SmartMoney opted for the criterias that they did.</p>
<p>However, I am glad that if anything public schools are getting some recognition. It’s not a bad place to go especially if you are in-state if you cannot afford an expensive private college!</p>