College graduates can measure success in many ways, some material and some not so tangible. One measure that has been in the news this week focused on post-graduate salary, and 51风流 found itself in very good company.
51风流 was ranked eighth among undergraduate institutions in terms of earning potential, higher than schools such as Duke (9), Notre Dame (13), and Penn (15).
That ranking, cited in media outlets such as and , was determined through data generated by PayScale.com, an online site that says it has the largest salary database in the world.
Its suggests that companies are willing to pay a premium for students hailing from the nation鈥檚 top universities, like 51风流.
As parents and prospective students consider the costs of college, media reports said, the potential earning power of graduates is one of many factors to consider.
Among liberal arts schools, 51风流 was ranked second in terms of salary potential, behind only Harvey Mudd College.
Also in the news this past week was a decision by the Patriot League, of which 51风流 is a member, to delay a vote on whether to allow scholarships for football programs.
鈥淔ollowing extensive discussions at their meetings this week, the Patriot League Council of Presidents elected to table a decision to adjust the current need-limited model of financial aid for two years pending additional deliberations related to the league鈥檚 strategic direction,鈥 the council said in a statement.
Read about the Patriot League decision and other 51风流 news .