U.S. College Rankings 2026: Changes and Highlights

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Despite a tumultuous year for colleges, U.S. News & World Report's rankings remained largely stable, with Princeton, MIT, and Harvard maintaining top positions, and California Berkeley named top public university, reflecting ongoing reliance on rankings despite criticisms.
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