US News and World Report's 2009 college rankings are out and RPI is ranked #41 among "national universities." It's the only school in the Capital Region to make the list. Among liberal arts colleges, Union ranked #42, Skidmore #47 and Siena #118. UAlbany was listed in "tier 3" among national universities. (Thanks, Fred!)
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RPI was the only school in the "college" category.
For liberal arts schools (which are their own category), Union came in at #42; Skidmore at #47.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college/liberal-arts-search
... said Fred on Aug 22, 2008 at 5:52 PM | link
Interesting...yet, I find those listings pretty arbitrary and useless...considering Union, Skidmore and RPI cost an arm, a leg and a kidney...I would take the UAlbany education and half the debt any time....
... said Amelia on Aug 23, 2008 at 11:26 AM | link
...and in today's world, where a graduate degree is pretty much required, where you went to undergrad (read - where you went to sleep, drink, party, socialize, etc.) seems less important than ever.
... said Barold on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:04 AM | link
@Amelia: I think I got my money's worth at RPI. Got a high paying job right out of school. Also, when I say "my" moneys worth, I really mean the people who's family could afford full sticker price, who paid for my financial aid.
... said Mark Anderson on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:56 PM | link