University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Washington University in St. Louis
The broader picture
In a year when America’s most competitive institutions continue to define the gold standard in higher education, Illinois has carved an exceptional space for itself on the national map. The latest US News & World Report rankings for 2026 have placed two Illinois universities. The University of Chicago and Northwestern University are among the nation’s top ten, while Washington University in St. Louis joined the elite circle, securing a strong position in the top twenty.The annual ranking, often viewed as the barometer of academic excellence, once again saw Princeton Uni
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