<p>Wow–now that took a while to read this thread. </p>
<p>In all honesty it is unfair to other colleges and universities to be rated against West Point. The real truth of the matter is that the majority of “top tier” university students couldnt even get admitted to West Point, let alone survive there for 4 years. Qualifying physically, medically, and academically and then going through the nomination process on top of that just to even COMPETE for an appointment, is a daunting undertaking. The first summer would send many of them home to mama, and the crushing academic schedule mixed with the daily life of a cadet would weed out all but the most organized, disciplined, and determined individuals. </p>
<p>Yup, its unfair to harvard, yale, etc., as West Point is in a league of its own.</p>