Why is Cornell considered (by some) to be the worst ivy?

<p>Wash U smaller avg class size and somewhat more selective (by USNWR’s measurements – i.e., 30 points higher avg SAT). </p>

<p>The point is – if you look at all the numbers, Wash U and Cornell are “thisclose” overall – in USNWR’s opinion, except that Cornell blows Wash U away on reputation.</p>