1.QS ranking
QS ranking is a global university ranking published by British QS company (Quacquarelli Symonds). The ranking comprehensively considers academic reputation, employer reputation, teacher-student ratio, international student ratio, academic paper output and other indicators, aiming at evaluating the overall strength and international competitiveness of universities. QS ranking is widely regarded as an important reference for global education.
2. American ranking
American ranking is the ranking of American universities published by American News and World Report magazine. The ranking is mainly based on American universities, and the comprehensive strength of universities is evaluated by evaluating academic reputation, teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate employment rate. American rankings have high popularity and influence in the United States.
3.QS ranking indicators
QS ranking mainly considers academic reputation, employer reputation, teacher-student ratio, international student ratio, academic paper output and other indicators. Academic reputation is based on the evaluation results of scholars and educators, while employer reputation is based on the evaluation of graduates by employers. The teacher-student ratio and the proportion of international students reflect the faculty and internationalization of the school, and the output of academic papers is an important indicator to measure the research ability.
4.4 indicators. American ranking
American rankings mainly consider academic reputation, teaching quality, student satisfaction, graduate employment rate and other indicators. Academic reputation is based on the evaluation results of scholars and educators, and the teaching quality includes teachers, teaching resources and academic support. Student satisfaction and graduate employment rate reflect the teaching effect and training quality of the school.
5.5. QS ranking and American ranking
QS ranking focuses on global university evaluation, while American ranking focuses on American universities. There are also some differences in evaluation indicators. For example, QS ranking pays more attention to internationalization and academic paper output, while American ranking pays more attention to teaching quality and graduate employment rate. In addition, the evaluation methods and data collection methods of the two ranking agencies are also different, so the ranking results may be different.
To sum up, QS and American rankings are two authoritative institutions in the global university rankings, and their comprehensive strength is evaluated by evaluating the academic performance, research ability and international reputation of universities. Understanding the indicators and differences between QS and American rankings can help us better understand the basis of university rankings and the evaluation system behind them. When choosing a university, you can refer to these ranking results, but you should also consider your own interests, needs and conditions to make a decision.