It’s no secret that Harvard attracts some of the brightest students in the world. Therefore on basis of education, Harvard University comes at the top.
While Princeton and Yale vary in their educational emphases—Yale offering more of a liberal arts approach. Therefore, Yale University is ranked number 2.
Princeton University is ranked number 3. As was previously mentioned, the quality of academics between Yale and Princeton is extremely comparable, from resources offered to general prestige.
The Core Curriculum though considered restrictive by some is a widely acclaimed backbone to Columbia’s undergraduate experience and is part of what makes the school so unique. It is at number 4.
Owing to an undergraduate business school that ranks first in the country, UPenn is able to offer many resources and opportunities that simply can’t be found elsewhere. UPenn is at number 5.
Though students adore the open curriculum, Brown’s smaller endowment and older facilities prevent it from being able to compete with some of its Ivy peers. It is number 6.
Though Cornell is known for its rigorous academics, the predominantly large class sizes pose a problem for many students. Cornell University is number 7.
With the smallest undergraduate population of any Ivy, Dartmouth provides an intimate learning environment that many students consider ideal. It is at number 8