1. Princeton University Princeton University is a private institution that was founded in 1746.
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private institution that was founded in 1861.
3. Harvard University Harvard University is a private institution that was founded in 1636.
5. Yale University Yale University is a private institution that was founded in 1701.
6. University of Chicago The University of Chicago is a private institution founded in 1890.
7. Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University is a private institution that was founded in 1876.
8. University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania is a private institution that was founded in 1740.
9. California Institute of Technology California Institute of Technology is a private institution that was founded in 1891.
10. Duke University Duke University is a private institution that was founded in 1838.