| "W and L is no where comparable to Dartmouth in both prestige and academics, and middlebury is way more comparable in all ranges"
I don't think anyone was implying that Dartmouth was less prestigious than W&L, but they are certainly alike in many ways. There's more to comparing schools than the politics of the students, especially in places that are relatively apathetic in the first place. They are both rural, high quality academic schools with a heavy focus on Greek life. I think these similarities are indisputable.
I don't know what you mean by Middlebury is comparable in all ranges is supposed to mean. According to PR, W&L's avg SAT is 37 points higher than Midd (1386 vs 1349).
Also, when I was saying that Reed seemed unappealing, it wasn't because of a perceived low selectivity, but more the prevailing campus atmosphere. Maybe, this both makes it harder to graduate, but more likely that those that do will go on to get a PhD. |