The University of Oregon (UO, U of O or Oregon) is a public flagship research university in Eugene, Oregon, founded in 1876.
The University of Chicago (UChicago) is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1890.
The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney,
Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts.
The University of Rochester (U of R, UR, or U of Rochester) is a private research university in Rochester, New York.
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature.
The University of Missouri (Mizzou, MU, or Missouri) is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri.