Why is Columbia Ranked so Highly?

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@beyphy

Columbia’s been ranked top 5 in US News for years. When you’re talking about such small differences in rank (i.e. top 5 vs top 10) , a compelling argument can be made for putting any universities in the top 10 in the top 5, and vice-versa. Few universities can make a claim at the top 5, but Columbia is certainly one of them.

Well actually, the 2011 US News ranking (released in 2010) was the very first time that Columbia was ranked in the top 5 by US News.</p>

<p>But your point is well taken. :)</p>