The Big Ten Conference, renowned for its athletics, also excels academically, with 17 of its 18 schools ranked in the top 100 by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. The conference, expanding to include USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon, showcases a blend of academic and athletic prowess. Notably, Northwestern University ranks highest at 9th, while the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the only school outside the top 100, positioned at 159th. Enrollment sizes and acceptance rates vary widely, highlighting the diverse nature of these institutions.
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