The methodology had only minor changes this year, including the elimination of first-generation graduation rates as factors.

Several North Carolina universities have reason to celebrate, thanks to the release of one of the year’s most anticipated college rankings lists.

Acceptance rate: 7%Undergraduate enrollment: 1,644Haverford CollegeAlso in Delaware County, Haverford College ranked #24 on the Liberal Arts Colleges list.Tuition and fees: $70,398Acceptance rate: 13%Undergraduate enrollment: 1,