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RankSchoolCompass ScoreCompass Score: a letter grade set by rank among rated colleges from federal data on outcomes, entering students, cost and teaching. The ring shows where the college stands.AcademicsAcademic Excellence: a letter grade set by rank among rated colleges, from federal data on graduation, retention, test scores, faculty ratio, and spending. It never uses rankings or surveys.ValueValue: what families pay after aid, graduation rate, earnings and debt, from federal data.
1California Institute of TechnologyHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Pasadena, CAA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
2Stanford UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Stanford, CAA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
3Pomona CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CAA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
4TieClaremont McKenna CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CAA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%
4TieUnited States Air Force AcademyHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.USAF Academy, COA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
6TieUniversity of California-BerkeleyHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Berkeley, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
6TieUniversity of Southern CaliforniaHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CAA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 46%
8University of California-Los AngelesHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
9Harvey Mudd CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CAA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
10Colorado CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Colorado Springs, COA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
11University of California-San DiegoHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.La Jolla, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
12Soka University of AmericaHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Aliso Viejo, CAA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%
13University of California-IrvineHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Irvine, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
14InterCoast Colleges-West CovinaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.West Covina, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
15Scripps CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CA · All-femaleAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 4%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 47%
16Pitzer CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 4%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
17California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.San Luis Obispo, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 12%AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
18Santa Clara UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Santa Clara, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
19University of California-Santa BarbaraHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Santa Barbara, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
20University of Washington-Seattle CampusHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Seattle, WAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 9%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
21Angeles CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 34%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
22Reed CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Portland, ORAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 6%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
23University of California-DavisHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Davis, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 9%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
24Whitman CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Walla Walla, WAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 6%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
25Occidental CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
26American College of Healthcare SciencesRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Portland, ORB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 33%—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
27Unitek CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Fremont, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 38%AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
28Career Networks InstituteRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Ana, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
29TieBrigham Young UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Provo, UTA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
29TieGnomonRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.North Hollywood, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
31Colorado School of MinesHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Golden, COAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 9%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 46%
32Loyola Marymount UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
33TieCalifornia Northstate UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Elk Grove, CA—Academics: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
33TieSan Diego State UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.San Diego, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 32%AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
35TiePCI CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Cerritos, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 26%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
35TiePepperdine UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Malibu, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
37University of San DiegoRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Diego, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
38Thomas Aquinas CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Paula, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 6%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
39Chapman UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Orange, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
40TieGonzaga UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Spokane, WAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
40TieStanbridge UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Irvine, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 45%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
42University of PortlandRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Portland, ORAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 40%
43University of DenverRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Denver, COAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
44Sumner CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Portland, ORA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 15%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
45University of Colorado BoulderRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Boulder, COA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 33%
46University of the PacificRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Stockton, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%
47California Miramar UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Diego, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 45%—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
48California State University-Long BeachRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Long Beach, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 35%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
49Seattle UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Seattle, WAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 11%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
50Willamette UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Salem, ORA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
51Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto CampusesRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Stockton, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 17%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
52Dominican University of CaliforniaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Rafael, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
53University of California-Santa CruzRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Cruz, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
54University of San FranciscoRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Francisco, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
55San Francisco Conservatory of MusicRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Francisco, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
56Southern California Institute of TechnologyRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Anaheim, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 37%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
57TieGlendale Career CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Glendale, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 39%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
57TieSt. John's CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Fe, NMA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 16%—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
59Westmont CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Barbara, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 11%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
60Point Loma Nazarene UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Diego, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 14%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
61TieOregon State UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Corvallis, ORB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%
61TieUniversity of California-RiversideRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Riverside, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 20%AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
63Arizona College of Nursing-TempeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tempe, AZB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 27%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
64West Coast University-Orange CountyRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Anaheim, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
65California Institute of the ArtsRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Valencia, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
66University of OregonRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Eugene, ORB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 21%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 36%
67New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Socorro, NMB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 29%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
68New Saint Andrews CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Moscow, IDB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 26%—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
69Lewis & Clark CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Portland, ORAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
70University of Puget SoundRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tacoma, WAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 12%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
71Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Las Vegas, NVB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 29%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
72TieCalifornia Lutheran UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Thousand Oaks, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
72TieSouthern California Institute of ArchitectureRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 9%—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
72TieUniversity of UtahRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Salt Lake City, UTB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%
72TieWalla Walla UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.College Place, WAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
76Casa Loma College-Los AngelesRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Sherman Oaks, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 37%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
77New York Film AcademyRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Burbank, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 23%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
78California State Polytechnic University-PomonaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Pomona, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 39%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
79San Jose State UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Jose, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 38%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
80The College of IdahoRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Caldwell, IDB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
81TieArt Center College of DesignRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Pasadena, CAAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 6%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
81TieUniversity of ArizonaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tucson, AZB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 29%A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 19%
83California State University-FullertonRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Fullerton, CABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 44%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
84Colorado Christian UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Lakewood, COBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 43%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
85TieNorthwest UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Kirkland, WAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 17%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 49%
85TieWestern Washington UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Bellingham, WAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 30%B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 26%
87TieBiola UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.La Mirada, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 23%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
87TieCarroll CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Helena, MTB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
89University of RedlandsRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Redlands, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 18%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
90University of Washington-Bothell CampusRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Bothell, WABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 47%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
91TiePacific Lutheran UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tacoma, WAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 23%B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%
91TieSaint Mary's College of CaliforniaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Moraga, CAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 14%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
93TieUniversity of California-MercedRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Merced, CAB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 30%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
93TieWestminster UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Salt Lake City, UTA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 20%BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
95Arizona State University Campus ImmersionRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tempe, AZB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 23%A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 11%
96TieEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Prescott, AZB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
96TieWhitworth UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Spokane, WAA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 20%B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
98George Fox UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Newberg, ORB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
99University of Washington-Tacoma CampusRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tacoma, WABAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 39%A+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
100MiraCosta CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Oceanside, CAB-Academics: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%

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  1. 1
    California Institute of TechnologyHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Pasadena, CA
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  2. 2
    Stanford UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Stanford, CA
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
  3. 3
    Pomona CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CA
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
  4. 4Tie
    Claremont McKenna CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CA
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
    • ValueB+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%
  5. 4Tie
    United States Air Force AcademyHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.USAF Academy, CO
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  6. 6Tie
    University of California-BerkeleyHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Berkeley, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
  7. 6Tie
    University of Southern CaliforniaHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CA
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 46%
  8. 8
    University of California-Los AngelesHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
  9. 9
    Harvey Mudd CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CA
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  10. 10
    Colorado CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Colorado Springs, CO
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  11. 11
    University of California-San DiegoHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.La Jolla, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
  12. 12
    Soka University of AmericaHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Aliso Viejo, CA
    • AcademicsA+Academics: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
    • ValueB+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%
  13. 13
    University of California-IrvineHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Irvine, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
  14. 14
    InterCoast Colleges-West CovinaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.West Covina, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  15. 15
    Scripps CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CA · All-female
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 4%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 47%
  16. 16
    Pitzer CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Claremont, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 4%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  17. 17
    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.San Luis Obispo, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 12%
    • ValueAValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
  18. 18
    Santa Clara UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Santa Clara, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  19. 19
    University of California-Santa BarbaraHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Santa Barbara, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
  20. 20
    University of Washington-Seattle CampusHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Seattle, WA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 9%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
  21. 21
    Angeles CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 34%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  22. 22
    Reed CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Portland, OR
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 6%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  23. 23
    University of California-DavisHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Davis, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 9%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
  24. 24
    Whitman CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Walla Walla, WA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 6%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  25. 25
    Occidental CollegeHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  26. 26
    American College of Healthcare SciencesRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Portland, OR
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 33%
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  27. 27
    Unitek CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Fremont, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 38%
    • ValueAValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
  28. 28
    Career Networks InstituteRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Ana, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  29. 29Tie
    Brigham Young UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Provo, UT
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
  30. 29Tie
    GnomonRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.North Hollywood, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  31. 31
    Colorado School of MinesHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Golden, CO
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 9%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 46%
  32. 32
    Loyola Marymount UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  33. 33Tie
    California Northstate UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Elk Grove, CA
    • Academics—Academics: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  34. 33Tie
    San Diego State UniversityHonor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.San Diego, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 32%
    • ValueAValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
  35. 35Tie
    PCI CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Cerritos, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 26%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  36. 35Tie
    Pepperdine UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Malibu, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  37. 37
    University of San DiegoRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Diego, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  38. 38
    Thomas Aquinas CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Paula, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 6%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  39. 39
    Chapman UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Orange, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  40. 40Tie
    Gonzaga UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Spokane, WA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  41. 40Tie
    Stanbridge UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Irvine, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 45%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  42. 42
    University of PortlandRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Portland, OR
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 40%
  43. 43
    University of DenverRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Denver, CO
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  44. 44
    Sumner CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Portland, OR
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 15%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  45. 45
    University of Colorado BoulderRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Boulder, CO
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%
    • ValueB+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 33%
  46. 46
    University of the PacificRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Stockton, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%
    • ValueB+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%
  47. 47
    California Miramar UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Diego, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 45%
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  48. 48
    California State University-Long BeachRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Long Beach, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 35%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
  49. 49
    Seattle UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Seattle, WA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 11%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  50. 50
    Willamette UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Salem, OR
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  51. 51
    Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto CampusesRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Stockton, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 17%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  52. 52
    Dominican University of CaliforniaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Rafael, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  53. 53
    University of California-Santa CruzRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Cruz, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%
    • ValueAValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
  54. 54
    University of San FranciscoRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Francisco, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 13%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  55. 55
    San Francisco Conservatory of MusicRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Francisco, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  56. 56
    Southern California Institute of TechnologyRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Anaheim, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 37%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  57. 57Tie
    Glendale Career CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Glendale, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 39%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  58. 57Tie
    St. John's CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Fe, NM
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 16%
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  59. 59
    Westmont CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Santa Barbara, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 11%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  60. 60
    Point Loma Nazarene UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Diego, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 14%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  61. 61Tie
    Oregon State UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Corvallis, OR
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%
    • ValueB+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%
  62. 61Tie
    University of California-RiversideRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Riverside, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 20%
    • ValueAValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 5%
  63. 63
    Arizona College of Nursing-TempeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tempe, AZ
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 27%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  64. 64
    West Coast University-Orange CountyRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Anaheim, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  65. 65
    California Institute of the ArtsRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Valencia, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  66. 66
    University of OregonRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Eugene, OR
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 21%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 36%
  67. 67
    New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Socorro, NM
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 29%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
  68. 68
    New Saint Andrews CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Moscow, ID
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 26%
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  69. 69
    Lewis & Clark CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Portland, OR
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 10%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  70. 70
    University of Puget SoundRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tacoma, WA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 12%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  71. 71
    Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Las Vegas, NV
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 29%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  72. 72Tie
    California Lutheran UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Thousand Oaks, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 22%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  73. 72Tie
    Southern California Institute of ArchitectureRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Los Angeles, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 9%
    • Value—Value: not yet researched. This school has not been checked against official sources yet.
  74. 72Tie
    University of UtahRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Salt Lake City, UT
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%
    • ValueAValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 8%
  75. 72Tie
    Walla Walla UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.College Place, WA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 25%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  76. 76
    Casa Loma College-Los AngelesRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Sherman Oaks, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 37%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  77. 77
    New York Film AcademyRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Burbank, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 23%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  78. 78
    California State Polytechnic University-PomonaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Pomona, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 39%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
  79. 79
    San Jose State UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.San Jose, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 38%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
  80. 80
    The College of IdahoRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Caldwell, ID
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  81. 81Tie
    Art Center College of DesignRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Pasadena, CA
    • AcademicsAAcademics: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 6%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  82. 81Tie
    University of ArizonaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tucson, AZ
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 29%
    • ValueA-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 19%
  83. 83
    California State University-FullertonRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Fullerton, CA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 44%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 2%
  84. 84
    Colorado Christian UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Lakewood, CO
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 43%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  85. 85Tie
    Northwest UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Kirkland, WA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 17%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 49%
  86. 85Tie
    Western Washington UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Bellingham, WA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 30%
    • ValueB+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 26%
  87. 87Tie
    Biola UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.La Mirada, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 23%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  88. 87Tie
    Carroll CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Helena, MT
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  89. 89
    University of RedlandsRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Redlands, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 18%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  90. 90
    University of Washington-Bothell CampusRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Bothell, WA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 47%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
  91. 91Tie
    Pacific Lutheran UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tacoma, WA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 23%
    • ValueB+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%
  92. 91Tie
    Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Moraga, CA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 14%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  93. 93Tie
    University of California-MercedRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Merced, CA
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 30%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 3%
  94. 93Tie
    Westminster UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Salt Lake City, UT
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 20%
    • ValueBValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  95. 95
    Arizona State University Campus ImmersionRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tempe, AZ
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 23%
    • ValueA-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 11%
  96. 96Tie
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Prescott, AZ
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  97. 96Tie
    Whitworth UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Spokane, WA
    • AcademicsA-Academics: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 20%
    • ValueB-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  98. 98
    George Fox UniversityRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Newberg, OR
    • AcademicsB+Academics: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 24%
    • ValueC+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
  99. 99
    University of Washington-Tacoma CampusRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Tacoma, WA
    • AcademicsBAcademics: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 39%
    • ValueA+Value: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 1%
  100. 100
    MiraCosta CollegeRecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.Oceanside, CA
    • AcademicsB-Academics: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
    • ValueAValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Top 7%
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