Who ranks colleges?

* U.S. News & World Report: This is one of the most well-known college rankings in the United States. U.S. News ranks colleges based on a variety of factors, including academic reputation, student selectivity, faculty resources, and financial resources.

* Forbes: Forbes ranks colleges based on a variety of factors, including academic success, student satisfaction, and financial health.

* The Princeton Review: The Princeton Review ranks colleges based on student reviews of their experiences at the school. The Princeton Review also publishes a number of other college rankings, such as "Best Value Colleges" and "Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students."

* College Factual: College Factual ranks colleges based on a variety of factors, including academic quality, student life, and affordability.

* Niche: Niche ranks colleges based on a variety of factors, including academics, diversity, value, and student life.