Tuition Points
- Under $29,000—1 point
- Under $26,000—2 points
- Under $23,000—3 points
- Under $20,000—4 points
- Under $17,000—5 points
- Under $14,000—6 points
- Under $11,000—7 points
- Under $8,000—8 points
Student to Faculty Ratio Points
- Above 38-1 point
- Above 33-2 point
- Above 28-3 points
- Above 23-4 points
- Above 18-5 points
- Above 13-6 points
National Recognition
- Top 100-1 point
- Top 40-2 point
- Top 30-3 points
- Top 20-4 points
- Top 10-5 points
- Top 5-6 points
Three bonus points were awarded when a school had an online tuition rate of less than $500 per credit hour.