The popular college guide names Elon University one of the nation's top 26 private universities based on academic excellence and affordability.
This is the 33rd annual edition of the Fiske Guide, which lists about 300 of the “best and most interesting” colleges and universities out of the nation’s 2,200 four-year schools. Edited by Edward B. Fiske, former education editor for The New York Times, the annual guide is based on academic ratings, price category, quality of student life on campus and other factors.
In addition to Elon, other private universities on the 2017 best buy list include Baylor University, Brigham Young University, Centre College, Rochester Institute of Technology and University of the South (Sewanee).