The Center says it intends to do the study each year. Drew was not included in the sample. The Indiana study says it actually focuses on whether schools are using their resources to help students learn and get the most out of college. The Center says the survey provides the first set of comparative standards for determining how effectively colleges are contributing to learning. Colleges vary widely in the extent to which their students are involved in effective educational practices.
Colleges tend to be strong in particular areas rather than across the board.
Of all 276 colleges, only four scored in the top 20 percent on all five benchmarks. They are Beloit College, Centre College, Elon College, and Sweet Briar College. Learn more about the study by reading Pew Charitable Trusts' press release.