The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is the one the Big 10 and others are using to evaluate potential members.
Here's the top of the Big 12:
1. University of Colorado (#34)
2. University of Texas (#38)
3. Texas A&M University (#88)
Lots of surprises on the list, actually. Especially with how bad the Big 12 is. I couldn't even find a couple within the top 500.
Here's the top of the Big 12:
1. University of Colorado (#34)
2. University of Texas (#38)
3. Texas A&M University (#88)
Lots of surprises on the list, actually. Especially with how bad the Big 12 is. I couldn't even find a couple within the top 500.