It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a college and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the college has a ranking. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a college, the better it is. The ranking of a college helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the college chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Northwest Vista College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.