The Numbers Behind The Rankings

Research hits. Business schools also display a strong asymmetry in research productivity. Here is a graph based on rankings and research publications collated by the University of Texas—Dallas.

Source: Robert Bruner blog

Source: Robert Bruner blog

Pretty interesting stuff–and proof that rankings really count.

DON’T MISS: AVERAGE GMAT SCORES FOR TOP 50 U.S. BUSINESS SCHOOLS or ACCEPTANCE RATES FOR TOP 50 U.S. BUSINESS SCHOOLS

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