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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The top LACs are ranked too low. Their methodology favor larger research-oriented universities. Schools like Amherst, Williams, Pomona should all be in the top 20, not just barely behind.  [/quote]

Amherst and Willliams ranking were hurt by "Engagement" ranking of >500.  Apparently students are not particularly "engaged" at these schools.

Engagement 
Does the college effectively engage with its students? Most of the data in this area are gathered through the THE US Student Survey. The Engagement area represents 20 per cent of the overall ranking. Within this we look at: 
*Student engagement (7%) 
*Student recommendation (6%) 
*Interaction with teachers and students (4%) 
*Number of accredited programmes (3%) 
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That literally doesn't make sense. You're going to believe that Amherst and Williams- widely considered two of the best liberal art colleges in the country, and among the few where kids getting into HYPS will turn the former down because they want top notch undergrad attention/professor interaction- don't even crack the top 500 of any school for engagement? Not to mention their retention rates- 98%- ranking in the top 10 for any school in the country- or their high alumni donation rates- also top 10 in the country for percent of alumni giving back. I really doubt they got a representative enough sample set, if anyone at all. [/quote]

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