Comparing the elite large universities

Relative performance across twelve metrics for the top 3 (1%) large universities (schools with at least 10,000 undergraduate students). Each cell shows a school’s score normalized from 0 to 1 within each category, with darker green values indicating stronger relative performance. Gray cells mean missing data.

Adjusted SAT scores were calculated by multiplying the 25th percentile scores by the percentage of students who did not submit scores and by multiplying the 50th percentile scores by the percentage of students who did submit scores and then adding the results.

Third Way's PEP divides the net price of a college degree  by the difference between the median salary of the college's graduates and the median salary of high school graduates from the same location. A lower  PEP means a faster return on investment.

Historical and architectural significance is determined by the inclusion of campus buildings, sites, or districts -- of national significance -- on the the National Register of Historic Places.

Data from the 2024-2025 Learfield Director's Cup standings. The Director's Cup calculates a school's national-level performance across its intercollegiate athletic program.