1 . 2022 Best National University Rankings

The US News Best College Rankings can help prospective students and their families compare institutions as they look for the best fit. Here is a breakdown of what goes into the annual rankings.

Princeton University

The ivy-covered campus of Princeton University, a private institution, is located in the quiet town of Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton was the first university to offer a “no loan (贷款)” policy to financially needy students, giving financial aid instead of loans to accepted students who need help paying tuition.

Columbia University

Columbia University has three undergraduate schools: Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and the School of General Studies. This Ivy (常春藤) League, private school guarantees students housing for all four years on campus in Manhat-tan’s Morningside Heights neighborhood in New York City.

Harvard University

Harvard University is a private institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. This Ivy League school is the oldest higher education institution in the country and has the largest donation of any school in the world.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Though the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may be best known for its math, science and engineering education, this private research university also offers architecture, humanities, management and social science programs. The school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just across the Charles River from downtown Boston.

To further explore the rankings and data, please log in the US News College Compass! The following pages include each school’s performance across ranking indicators and the latest statistics used in the calculations.

1. Which university is most favourable to the poorer students?

A．Princeton University.	B．Columbia University.
C．Harvard University.	D．Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

2. What do the four universities have in common according to the text?

A．They are Ivy League schools.	B．They guarantee students’ accommodation.
C．They are private institutions.	D．They offer financial aid to students.

3. Where can we find the text?

A．In a geographical magazine.	B．In a travel brochure.
C．In an education book.	D．On a web page.