Harvard University is the top Ivy League ranked going by its location. With its proximity to Boston often called the largest college town in America, students never run out of ways to keep busy off-campus.
With the best weather on the list and strong student engagement with the surrounding city, Philadelphia’s UPenn or University of Pennsylvania comes in at second place for location.
With a coveted location in New York City, Columbia attracts students from all over the world. Nearly limitless amenities sit just a subway ride away. It is at number 3.
Although Princeton, New Jersey is smaller and sleepier than most Ivy locations, the university boasts access to both Philadelphia and New York City by train. It is at number 4.
Though Providence is at times lacking in activity, Brown’s spot on The Hill is typically bursting with energy. Brown University is at number 5 in the ranking.
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale’s neighborhood is known for having an unfortunate crime problem. Students who interact with the city say they grow to love it due to cultural activities.
Though very safe and by all accounts friendly, Hanover, New Hampshire fails to impress most Ivy hopefuls with its rural location and small-town vibe. Dartmouth College is at number 7.
Cornell is virtually in the middle of nowhere. Coinciding with bitterly cold weather, this places Cornell in eighth place amongst Ivy locations.