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re: Forbes ranking of colleges and universities

Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:58 pm to
Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 7/31/14 at 1:58 pm to
Where'd my fricking post go
Posted by Zantrix
Parts Unknown
Member since Nov 2009
7940 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:00 pm to
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Southeastern at 608.



Lion up! Few years ago they didn't make the top 650.
Posted by Count Chocula
Tier 5 and proud
Member since Feb 2009
63908 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:01 pm to
quote:

LSU 190


quote:

ULL 572


And the fun begins......
Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19431 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:03 pm to
don't post those stats, they'll get whacked
Posted by LigerFan
Member since Jan 2014
2724 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:04 pm to
Southeastern @ 608. Excuse me while I do the stanky leg.

ETA: Turned downed a football scholarship at #93
This post was edited on 7/31/14 at 2:08 pm
Posted by LigerFan
Member since Jan 2014
2724 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:05 pm to
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What about T.H. Harris in Opelousas?


I was wondering the same
Posted by The Third Leg
Idiot Out Wandering Around
Member since May 2014
10066 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:09 pm to
A little rarely known nugget outside of Iowa.

#58 Grinnell College - Grinnell, Iowa

At a Glance

Student Population: 1,674
Undergraduate Population: 1,674
Student to Faculty Ratioa: 9
Total Annual Costc: $56,354
In-State Tuitionc: $43,656
Out-of-State Tuitionc: $43,656
Percent on Financial Aidd: 88.0%
Percent Admittede: 35.0%
SAT Composite Rangef: 1250-1500
ACT Composite Rangef: 28-32

Grinnell is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1846. Located in Grinnell, IA, Grinnell has an open curriculum that only requires one course, the First Year Tutorial, a special topics seminar that focuses on inquiry, critical analysis and writing skills. This approach adheres to Grinnell’s honor system known as “self-governance.” Students are held accountable for the decisions they make at Grinnell with little influence from administration. Grinnell meets the “gold standard” for financial aid with its need-blind admissions policy and 100% fulfillment of demonstrated need.

Grinnell has produced various notable alumni including Ian Roberts, founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, and Robert Noyce, cofounder of Intel and co-inventor of the integrated circuit. The Grinnell Pioneers participate at the NCAA Division III level in the Midwest Conference. Jack Taylor ('15) currently holds the world record for the most points scored in a basketball game; He scored 138 points against Faith Baptist Bible College in November 2012.
Posted by Antonio Moss
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
48357 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:22 pm to
That's a really good ranking for LSU. They were #6 for SEC schools:

Vandy
UF
UGA
Texas A&M
USC
LSU
Posted by BaylorTiger
Member since Nov 2006
2083 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:26 pm to
Forbes has to have the WORST raiting system...last years they sited things like Ratemyprof.com and Facebook comments and likes...

Any Forbes ranking that is the least bit subjective is garbage.
Posted by TejasHorn
High Plains Driftin'
Member since Mar 2007
11041 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:28 pm to
A lot of pretentious northeast private schools in the top 20.

Forbes/Wall St. bias.
Posted by kingfish
Member since Jan 2007
853 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:40 pm to
It still shows that Louisiana has too many colleges that don't even make the list. Wonder what it would take to shut down a university in Louisiana?
Posted by Speedy G
Member since Aug 2013
3911 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:50 pm to
LSU made the top 25 values list.

LINK (one of those annoying, click-click-click through the pictures deals)
Posted by REG861
Ocelot, Iowa
Member since Oct 2011
36493 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:53 pm to
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A lot of pretentious northeast private schools in the top 20.


They are pretentious because they are excellent schools? You sound bitter.
Posted by ShreveportSteamer
SFO/ORD/DFW/MSY/SHV/DCA/MHT
Member since Jun 2014
276 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:54 pm to
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Jack Taylor ('15) currently holds the world record for the most points scored in a basketball game; He scored 138 points against Faith Baptist Bible College in November 2012.


At what point does one invoke the mercy rule?
Posted by Navytiger74
Member since Oct 2009
50458 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:00 pm to
Most of those lists are pretty much crocks of shite, but that one really takes the cake.
Posted by ManBearTiger
BRLA
Member since Jun 2007
21879 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:04 pm to
Where's DeVry?
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
51518 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:16 pm to
quote:

Forbes has to have the WORST raiting system...last years they sited things like Ratemyprof.com and Facebook comments and likes...

Any Forbes ranking that is the least bit subjective is garbage.


The Forbes methodology is incredibly stupid, and ranking entire universities instead of individual programs is not smart. However, this gives y'all an excuse to make fun of ULL.
Posted by Old Hellen Yeller
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
9423 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:16 pm to
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That's odd. I thought Alabama was considered one of the better public southern universities.


It's better than where Forbes has it. For whatever reason we do a lot better on the USNWR list (#86)

Not that it matters anyhow
Posted by TigerHam85
59-024 Kamehameha Highway
Member since Nov 2009
31493 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:19 pm to
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ULL 572


my program at ULL is #1 in the world, doe.
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
67601 posts
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:19 pm to
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Old Hellen Yeller
Alabama Fan


I am sure you can find a ranking (poll) that has bama ranked #1 somewhere
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