The quality of research in 170 universities and colleges is checked every few years.

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Releasing NSSE, CLA, and post-graduate success data would be a good first step toward more transparency and would allow the producers of academic quality rankings to better serve both the consumers of and investors in colleges and universities.

FORBES: Why We Need College Rankings

The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) exists to review the performance of universities and colleges of higher education.

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