<p>Very wise observation! With the current methodology, HYP will most certainly remain the top three. Interesting to note that in that same 1999 year, CalTech catapulted from #9 to #1! You might be interested in reading this outdated, but interesting article about research done on this very topic. [Cornell</a> News: New study on college rankings](<a href=“Home | Cornell Chronicle”>Home | Cornell Chronicle)</p>