America's Best National Universities 2013, Harvard University and Princeton University ties

The 2013 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings is out, with stability at the very top of both the National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges lists.

Harvard University and Princeton University remained tied for the top spot in this year's list of Best National Universities, which are typically large institutions that focus on research and grant bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Williams College still reigns as the lone No. 1 among National Liberal Arts Colleges, schools that emphasize undergraduate education and grant at least half their degrees in liberal arts majors such as philosophy, English, and history.

BELOW ARE THE TOP THREE WITH FEES AND APPLICATION DEADLINES

1.      Harvard University (tie)

City: Cambridge, MA
Total Enrollment: 19,872
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees: $40,866
Application Deadline: January 1

1.      Princeton University (tie)

City: Princeton, NJ
Total Enrollment: 7,859
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees: $38,650
Application Deadline: January 1

3. Yale University

City: New Haven, CT
Total Enrollment: 11,875
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees: $42,300   
Application Deadline: December 31