Where to get Information about Universities and Online Colleges
If you are planning to start studying for a degree (whether online or on campus), it is often hard to know where to start looking for reliable information. So where do you start looking? There is no point starting to look at specific university websites as you will have no comparison. Instead there are several useful websites which offer a comparison of the best universities. The online university rankings not only have prestige value, they can also provide you with vital information and help you narrow down your list of options.
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Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is not affiliated with the famous (and often ranked best) US university. The Review offers advice and information about a range of educational subjects including SATs. The Review includes 62 ranking lists including the best collages for specific degrees, best regional colleges, green colleges and entrepreneurial programs. Some of the most unusual categories are Birkenstock-Wearing Schools, Most Politically Active Students, Most Hard Liquor and of course academics and fees.
Times Higher Education
THE is an online magazine devoted to all things to do with higher education. The rankings include universities from around the world with special rankings for Asian universities and universities in countries classified as emerging economies. They calibrate their assessments using 13 performance indicators more focused on academic achievement and status than the Princeton Review however the lists are limited to only a handful of faculties.
US NEWS Ranking
The USNEWS ranking lists cover an extensive list of criteria but their stand-out feature is that they have lists ranking which university is best for undergraduate, graduate and post graduate courses. They also publish a ranking list specifically for online degrees. There are ranking lists of online programs is a variety of fields like Best Online Engineering Degree, business, education and nursing.
Other sites worth looking into include Guide to Online Schools which ranks schools for best value, top colleges and most affordable. Best College Reviews focuses on accredited colleges which are budget-friendly and can lead to future employment. Their 8 ranking lists are all about the best online BA and MBA programs in various fields. The OEDb (Open Education Database) ranks online colleges by 11 degree subject. Interesting rankings include acceptance rate, financial aid rate and job offer rate. QS Top Universities is dedicated to rankings, guides and events of universities worldwide. With their lists you can filter the results according to region, location and faculty.
Once you have narrowed down your list of online universities or campuses the next step is to visit their website to get more details. If you are happy with what you see and are interested in one or two universities then you should contact them. If you are looking for a conventional university then visit their campus. If you are considering an online degree then contact the university online. Once you have made your decision it is time to apply and hopefully be accepted at your ideal university.
