{"id":943387,"date":"2026-07-12T08:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/943387\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T08:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:30:26","slug":"all-18-big-ten-schools-ranked-academically-by-u-s-news-for-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/943387\/","title":{"rendered":"All 18 Big Ten schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2026-27"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Updated July 11, 2026, 7:26 p.m. CT<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Every year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-colleges\/articles\/us-news-ranks-best-colleges\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/a> publishes an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/rankings\/national-universities\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">academic ranking of all United States<\/a> universities, including yearly tuition, enrollment and acceptance rates. Fifteen of the 18 Big Ten programs rank among the top 100 academically heading into the 2026-2027 school year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Big Ten has one school among the top 10 and 12 in the top 50.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Overall, the <a href=\"\/\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Wisconsin Badgers<\/a> hold up nicely and are up there with the conference&#8217;s newest additions, the University of Southern California and the University of California &#8211; Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Not surprisingly, the same school again claimed the top spot. In fact, none of the top four schools underwent any movement.<\/p>\n<p>No. 18 University of Nebraska &#8211; Lincoln<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:502px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879307007-usatsi-11415934-168422459-lowres.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oct 6, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; A Nebraska Cornhuskers helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Lincoln, Nebraska<\/p>\n<p>Need a news break? <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":body nav (play)|e|auto spike click:7|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_sp_a\" href=\"https:\/\/play.usatoday.com\/?itm_source=SPIKE&amp;itm_campaign=PLAYSPIKE&amp;itm_medium=ONSITE\">Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 18<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a019,701<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 152<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 158<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$10,434<\/p>\n<p>No. 17: University of Oregon<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879359007-usatsi-27889611-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The College Football Playoff logo adorns a helmet during an open practice ahead of the Orange Bowl at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene, Oregon on Dec. 27, 2025.\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Eugene, Oregon<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 17<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a020,622<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 109<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 110<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$15,904<\/p>\n<p>No. 16: University of Iowa<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879367007-usatsi-27536459-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Iowa Hawkeyes wore helmets featuring the American Flag over their usual logo Nov. 8, 2025 during a Big Ten Football game against the Oregon Ducks ahead of Veterans Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Iowa City, Iowa<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 16<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a022,738<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 98<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 102<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$11,622<\/p>\n<p>No. 15: Indiana University &#8211; Bloomington<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:466px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879391007-usatsi-28062197-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Detailed view of an Indiana Hoosiers helmet during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Bloomington, Indiana<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 15<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a038,093<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 73<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 73<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$12,144<\/p>\n<p>No. 14: Michigan State University<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879401007-usatsi-24177107-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; A detailed view of Michigan State Spartans helmet on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0East Lansing, Michigan<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 13 (tied)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a041,234<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 63<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 64<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$19,742<\/p>\n<p>T-No. 12: Penn State University &#8211; University Park<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879412007-usatsi-19467723-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nov 19, 2022; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; A Penn State Nittany Lions helmet is seen with a sticker honoring the Virginia football players who were victims of a shooting on the University of Virginia campus, on November thirteenth 2022, during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0University Park, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 13 (tied)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a042,619<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 63<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 59<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$21,098<\/p>\n<p>T-No. 12: University of Minnesota &#8211; Twin Cities<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879331007-usatsi-10404156-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nov 11, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A  Minnesota Golden Gophers helmets celebrating Veterans Day is seen during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 12<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a041,303<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 54<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 59<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$18,482<\/p>\n<p>No. 11: Purdue University &#8211; Main Campus<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:377px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879437007-usatsi-24525398-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oct 18, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; A Purdue Boilermakers helmet with a Cancer sticker on the back for breast cancer awareness month and the hammer down cancer game against the Oregon Ducks at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0West Lafayette, Indiana<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 10 (tied)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a044,819<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 46<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 46<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$9,992<\/p>\n<p>T-No. 8: Rutgers University &#8211; New Brunswick<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879317007-usatsi-19191333-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oct 7, 2022; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; A view of the helmet worn by Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Piscataway, New Jersey<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 7 (tied)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a037,985<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 41<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 42<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$18,827<\/p>\n<p>T-No. 8: University of Maryland, College Park<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879464007-usatsi-27142470-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sep 20, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  General view of a Maryland Terrapins helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0College Park, Maryland<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 9<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a031,133<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 44<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 42<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$11,809<\/p>\n<p>T-No. 8: University of Washington<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879472007-usatsi-27165386-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sep 20, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies helmet sits during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the first half of Apple Cup at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 10 (tied)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a040,754<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 46<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 42<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$13,406<\/p>\n<p>No. 7: The Ohio State University<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:420px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879342007-usatsi-16990314-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes helmets with the work a\u0302\u20ac\u0153Equalitya\u0302\u20ac\u009d sit on the sidelines before a NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.&#10;&#10;Cfb Nebraska Cornhuskers At Ohio State Buckeyes\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Columbus, Ohio<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 7 (tied)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a046,815<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 41<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 41<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$13,641<\/p>\n<p>T-No. 5: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879478007-usatsi-25092678-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Champaign, Illinois<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a037,140<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 33<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 36<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$18,046<\/p>\n<p>T-No. 5: University of Wisconsin &#8211; Madison<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879321007-usatsi-11415791-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oct 6, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers helmets sit on the sidelines during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Madison, Wisconsin<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a023,181<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 39<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 36<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$16,035<\/p>\n<p>No. 4: University of Southern California<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:452px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879428007-usatsi-27075854-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; A Southern California Trojans helmet sits on the field before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a020,630<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 27<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 28<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Cost:\u00a0$75,162<\/p>\n<p>No. 3: University of Michigan &#8211; Ann Arbor<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879488007-usatsi-27020950-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sep 6, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Michigan Wolverine helmets sit on the field near the sideline prior to a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Ann Arbor, Michigan<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 3<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a034,454<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 21<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 20<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$19,497<\/p>\n<p>No. 2: University of California &#8211; Los Angeles<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879495007-usatsi-24902545-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins helmets during pregame warmups before playing the Fresno State Bulldogs at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a033,471<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 15<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 17<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In-state cost:\u00a0$14,824<\/p>\n<p>No. 1: Northwestern University<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90879500007-usatsi-26963658-168422459-lowres.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aug 30, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Detailed view of the Northwestern Wildcats helmet during warmups before the game against Tulane Green Wave at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">City:\u00a0Evanston, Illinois<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">2025 Big Ten Rank: No. 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Undergraduate enrollment:\u00a09,060<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2025: No. 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">U.S. News &amp;\u00a0World Report ranking 2026: No. 7<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Cost:\u00a0$70,589<\/p>\n<p>National schools ahead of Northwestern<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, University of Chicago, Yale University, Stanford University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Princeton University.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Contact\/Follow\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thebadgerswire\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@TheBadgersWire<\/a>\u00a0on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/badgerswire\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/college-sports\/big-ten\/wisconsin\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Wisconsin Badgers<\/a>\u00a0news, notes and opinion.\u00a0You can also follow Jordon Lawrenz on X @<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JordonLaw_PxP\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">jordonlaw_pxp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Updated July 11, 2026, 7:26 p.m. CT Every year, U.S. News &amp; World Report publishes an academic ranking&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":943388,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[95878,7,49,48,124912,124913,124914,96219,95930,96027,96753,106096,98733,103887,96758,102933,95906,124916,124915,98213,96008,96071,96241,97072,102038,96519,107062,95881],"class_list":["post-943387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ncaa-football","tag-accessfree","tag-football","tag-ncaa","tag-ncaa-football","tag-sourcebadgers-wire","tag-sstssportscollegebadgers","tag-sstsnbadgers","tag-tagbig-10-hub","tag-tagbig-ten-conference-football","tag-tagcollege-sports","tag-tagcolleges-universities","tag-tagduke-university","tag-tagharvard-university","tag-tagmichigan-state-university","tag-tagncaa-big-ten-conference","tag-tagnorthwestern-university","tag-tagoverall-positive","tag-tagprinceton-university","tag-tagproduct-reviews-price-comparisons","tag-tagpurdue-university","tag-tagsmg-listicle","tag-tagsmg-timely","tag-tagstanford-university","tag-taguniversity-of-maryland","tag-taguniversity-of-southern-california","tag-tagwisconsin-badgers-football","tag-tagyale-university","tag-typestory"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":"Validation failed: Text character limit of 500 exceeded"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/943387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=943387"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/943387\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/943388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=943387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=943387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=943387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}