Rank Colleges by Governance and Values

Instead of ranking colleges mainly by prestige and selectivity, evaluate them on governance, academic standards, campus norms, and civic formation — measurable indicators like presence/absence of DEI offices, faculty‑hiring practices, admissions testing policies, and protections for viewpoint diversity. Such a ranking highlights institutional responsibility for students’ intellectual formation and helps families choose schools aligned with civic and career outcomes. — Shifting the ranking axis from selectivity to governance reframes debates about higher education legitimacy, accountability, and public funding priorities.