Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill rose in annual college rankings from US News & World Report after change of methodology. Results for 16 NC colleges.

Every year, U.S. News & World Report publishes rankings that often change very little, though they draw attention and frustration from universities and applicants.

U.S. News & World Report released its list of best colleges and universities in the U.S. for 2025, and two Michigan universities made the top 100.

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