Best university in US (Ivy League )

I was thinking about which school or university might be the best in US or in the world,and got no idea except familiaring some names.I think i tshould say prestigious schools instead of best schools.Right?Becoz there might be some parameter to judge among schools.
Obviously,harvard,yales,princeton and MIT are among those good candidates.I came all the way from asia and personally i had limited knowledge about those things.It is a big big thing even to know more about these schools.I was very hard to get a good guidance or good information to survive yourself and improve your life.Informations are very hard to be requested or aksed.Some,yes simple dont know..but they said so.Some know a little ,but talk more than what they realy know,so not trustful.
Can u imagine this kind of things can be happen in big country like US.I am sorry to say that.But it was true.
Things i didn't know wasinformations are there for free on the web or in the internet pages.Now i came to understand how i or we can search information we want on the internet.And like to share friends for those who still figuring how and what..
I am sorry to those who are we ahead of me.Pls do not mind.I am just trying to share informations i found in the internet.It is so easy now to find needs on the internet.Internet is dangerous and very useful tools at the same time.Hackers,spyware,virus,id thiefs,spam so on..
Ok now is to say about schools i said earlier.
Great personals were graduated from those schools,called ivy league.As i learn on the internet ivy league is not only a group of school of good education but also a reputable sports competitions are there.So now I know wht schools are in the IVY league.But i can't do nothing about nearing to those school.May be somebody who read this might get some chance to approach or prepare for those schools.Where they are,what to prepare and what is the finicial aid system setup there etc..
So this might or might not be useful..
Pls use it if it is useful for you or I am very thankful for coming and visiting my place here.
Thanks you friends...
wishing you all the best
Again let me share following information i saw it on the web.

I copy and paste for you all.It is from this web link
http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/college/ivy_league_table.asp

1.Princeton http://www.princeton.edu/main/
2.Harvard http://www.harvard.edu/
3.Yale http://www.yale.edu/
4.Brown http://www.brown.edu/
5.Cornell http://www.cornell.edu/
6.Dartmouth http://www.dartmouth.edu/
7.Penn http://www.penn.edu/
8.Columbia http://www.columbia.edu/

Ivy League College Admission Summary
The following table lists the eight U.S. universities that comprise the 'Ivy League' – a small group of private universities that enjoy a reputation for providing excellent education, and attract top students.

It is interesting to note that the term 'ivy league' originally referred not to academics but to sports. The original Ivy League brought together not minds, but football teams. That said, these eight universities have some educational and institutional traits in common beyond their athletics programs. All are long-established, private universities; all are in the Northeastern U.S.; all benefit from sizeable endowments and generous alumni financial support; all are highly selective – and all are very expensive.

Is an Ivy League school right for you? If so, which one? That's a question only you will be able to answer. Factors to consider are the differences among Ivy League members (some are located in large cities, and some in small towns; some have religious affiliations, and some do not). A more important factor is what you want to get out of your college education. Although Ivy League schools generally deserve their good reputations, some of their programs are stronger than others. If you're interested in engineering, for example, you probably want to look beyond the eight universities listed below. Only a few Ivy League schools have top-rated engineering programs – and (like any school of engineering) they are stronger in some areas of engineering education than others.

School
Acceptance Rate
Early Action
or Decision
Early Acceptance Rate
Top 10% of the High School Class
SAT (25/75 percentile)

Brown
13.3%
Decision
22.7%
94%
2010-2290

Columbia
10.0%
Decision
23.1%
94%
1980-2220

Cornell
20.4%
Decision
36.8%
87%
1280 - 1490§

Dartmouth
13.2%
Decision
28.0%
90%
1350-1530§

Harvard
7.1%
Action
N/A*
95%
2080-2370

Penn
16.4%
Decision
29.2%
96%
1980-2250

Princeton
9.3%
Decision
N/A*
94%
2050-2360

Yale
8.3%
Action
18.1%
95%
2080-2370


Figures are for the Fall 2008 entering class.

* Harvard and Princeton ended their early admissions programs following the 2006-2007 application season. All applicants will only be able to apply under the regular deadline.

§ Math and Critical Reading scores only.

Keep in mind that the qualities that make for a good education are not limited to the Ivy League. You can look for (and find) features like a low student-to-faculty ratio, high teaching standards, and strong research support at other universities as well. Moreover, non-Ivy League schools might offer things that are important to you and that you could not find at the eight universities listed below – for example, a climate that doesn't include ice and snow.

An Ivy League education has undeniable benefits. A degree from an Ivy League school will always draw attention to your resume, and you'll have entry to a valuable alumni network. You'll also receive instruction and mentoring that can help position you for competitive graduate programs and prestigious awards like the Rhodes Scholarships. But Ivy League educations come at a price – both in the tuition you pay, and in anxiety over the schools' highly competitive admissions. If an Ivy League university is the right choice for you, you'll be happy to pay that price. But even in that case, you will probably be more comfortable with having made that decision if you first go through the process of considering other options as well.


Class of 2012 early application (early action and early decision) data

Class of 2011 early application (early action and early decision) data

Class of 2010 early application (early action and early decision) data

Class of 2009 early application (early action and early decision) data


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