18. Brown University
Founded in 1764, the Ivy League school maintains an “open curriculum” model that allows undergrads to design their own personalized courses of study. Brown is ranked #14 among the Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report. Tuition is $58,504 and enrollment is 7,043. Notable alumni include NPR’s Ira Glass, former Fed chair Janet Yellen and actress Laura Linney.
Location: Providence, RI
APS Students Applied: 72
APS Students Accepted: 4