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<p>Their methodology included emphases like broad spectrum high caliber academic options across a wide range of majors and disciplines. They gave due credence to research, engineering, architecture, the life sciences, general science, liberal education, et cetera. Smaller schools like Brown and Dartmouth leave something to be desired in terms of broad spectrum collegiate opportunity. Also, they did not list Michigan State above Brown – it was the University of Michigan, which is arguably right behind UC Berkley as the best of the publics.</p>