These external Web sites list college and university rankings using a variety of criteria. Please be aware that ranking colleges is a hotly debated topic, so, take the time to read the articles on these Web sites that discuss this controversy:

• www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm
• www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
• www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankings.asp
• www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-application/38101.html
• http://education.yahoo.com/college/essentials/school_rankings/