<p>These schools are quite different in their location, size, and type of students. You should consider that in this mix. F&M and Reed are much smaller and more known for their academic intensity than American. American is in a very nice but somewhat remote part of DC. I believe American’s Male/Female ratio is 30/70 with the other two closer to 50/50.</p>
<p>From an educational point of view I think all will challenge you and you will get out of the experience what you put into it. F&M’s Gov. Department is historically, I am an alum from 30+ years ago, very strong with many graduates working in Washington, both with and without graduate or law degrees.</p>
<p>I believe F&M’s student body may still be considered more conservative than Reed’s but I take those sorts of comparison’s with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>