Most Prestigious Colleges in the USA?

Amid all the college research, I'm curious about the top 100 most prestigious colleges in the USA and what sets them apart. Do you guys know where I could find a list or something? I'd really appreciate it.

There are many ways to determine the prestige of a college, most commonly by looking at rankings provided by reputable resources such as U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. These rankings often take into account factors such as graduation rates, class size, faculty quality, and selectivity.

However, keep in mind that while these lists provide a snapshot of what is considered "prestigious," they might not always reflect what is the best fit for you. Some schools might be ranked lower overall but have top programs in the area you're interested in.

One possible list might include Ivy League schools (Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, and Cornell) and other highly selective universities such as MIT, Stanford, University of Chicago, Duke, Vanderbilt, and Johns Hopkins.

Liberal arts colleges such as Williams, Amherst, and Pomona often appear high on these lists as well, as they offer a different, often more intimate, learning experience.

Public universities can also be very prestigious—take for example the University of California, Berkeley and University of Michigan.

Ultimately, the prestige of a college can be significant, but it's more important to find a school where you will thrive acadically, socially, and personally. Consider prestige, but don't let it be the only thing driving your college search. Every student is unique and will have different priorities when it comes to choosing a university, so make sure to take everything into account.