U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 college rankings, a list often used by students but criticized for valuing prestige over social mobility.

Peer assessment, graduation rates and social mobility are the most heavily weighted factors in determining a school's rank.

Ohio State University ranked highest among Ohio's national universities at No. 41, while Walsh University was No. 363.

U.S. News & World Report published its annual college rankings on Sept. 23, ranking more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities nationwide in categories like geographic region, academic major and the best bang for your buck.

How did Stark County area institutions of higher education do?

Walsh University in North Canton tied for 363rd among national universities on the U.S. News & World Repo

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