<p>Well, the University of Washington receives more in research funding than any Ivy, it has more distinguished faculty (as measured by members of the national academies of science, etc.) than many so called top schools, as well. The SAT distribution in its honors program ranges between 1400 and 1600 (not the mid 50 percent), higher than most top schools’ scores. It has the #1 medical school for primary care and #7 for research right there on campus. The programs, opportunities, and career options are nearly endless. I’m not sure one could do better unless one is entirely focused on an entry job in the Wall Street IB salt mines.</p>