<p>Rankings are another very interesting topic. As MiddKidGR noted, Middlebury ranks 4th among LACs from US News. However, Kiplinger ranks Middlebury 20th among LACs, Washingtom Monthly ranks Middlebury 23rd, and Forbes has Middlebury 26th among all colleges (where it has many other LACs rated higher). All ratings and rankings are useful as information but there is much more to consider.</p>