USNEWS ranked global chemistry programs. The US institutions within the global ranking are in a different order than in the USNEWS US chemistry rankings. The methodology for the global rankings is largely statistical (publications, citations, etc.). The methodology for the US ranking is purely reputation based on survey results. It is sort of interesting to see how they compare. Here are some of the discrepancies:
School:US rankings:Global ranking (only US schools included)
Northwestern:7th:3rd
UCLA:15th:5th
CalTech:1st:10th
Minnesota:24th:14th
Scripps:7th:not ranked(unless I missed it)
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/chemistry-rankings
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/chemistry?int=994b08
Any thoughts on which system more accurately ranks the schools? My initial reaction is that the statistical method is better, but when it comes to the value of your degree, the reputation may be more important.
P.S. I know these rankings aren't really important, but they are somewhat fun and interesting.