<p>Except for the fact that nowhere in the USNews ranking methodology is there any consideration for "writing" and "medical programs."</p>
<p>909</p>
<p>too bad i'm going to ucsd, and UCSD is > UCReject</p>
<p>Well I think US news rankings are insignificant. I am also attending ucsd in the fall 2006. It's safe to say UCSD is not inferior to UCR. Rankings mean most to insecure people. A number doens't mean anything. Rankings are skewed, different sources measure different components. </p>
<p>nineohnine - why must you be so hostile? are you feeling a tad insecure?</p>
<p>Why would I feel insecure? There's nothing wrong with UC Riverside. #85 isn't bad. UCR shares its #85 spot with other prestigious and well-know institutions like: American University (DC), Auburn University (AL), Iowa State U, Marquette University (WI), University of Denver, University of Missouri - Columbia, and University of Tennessee. The county of Riverside is ranked #1 for pollution in the United States. Last time I checked, #1 is the best. So eat it.</p>
<p>909</p>
<p>what are the components being judged? Ask different people, and you'll get different answers. How did the county of riverside come into play? We're talking about academic institutions here? </p>
<p>"eat it" ..UGH...ohkayy...</p>
<p>Well, I guess you could ASK different people what US News considers when it makes its rankings (as Vii suggests).....</p>
<p>What I like to do is actually READ the article, because there's a page on METHODOLOGY that tell you exactly what factors they consider.</p>
<p>...but to each his own.</p>
<p>909</p>
<p>Oh, P.S.: UCR is located <em>IN</em> Riverside County. That means that you breathe the pollution <em>IN</em> Riverside County.</p>