@FStratford I beg to differ on the Shanghai Ranking (ARWU). I think that is actually one of the most accurate and unbiased rankings despite coming from China. It is based more on research publications than on more subjective criteria like reputation or student evaluation, etc.
Quoted: “It is praised for its objective methodology but draws some condemnation for narrowly focusing on raw research power, undermining humanities and quality of instruction.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_Ranking_of_World_Universities