Stanford University maintained its No. 2 ranking on Forbes' list of best colleges, reinforcing its standing as a top institution in the nation.
UCLA saw a significant drop in its ranking from No. 7 to No. 13, yet it remains the second-best public university after UC Berkeley.
The Forbes ranking methodology highlights return on investment, focusing on outcomes such as alumni salary and graduation rates, setting it apart from other lists.
UC Berkeley, holding its No. 5 spot, made history as the first public school to achieve the top ranking in 2021, surpassing both Harvard and Stanford.
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