<p>Of course it is somewhat subjective, but there are objective measures you could look at which will back up my opinion. The fact is that the Academy rates scholars much more on their research and publications than on their teaching, Sure, one can argue that it ought to be otherwise but that’s just how it is. Pick any department you want, and you will find that Brandeis faculty are , in general, much better known for their research and publications than are the Hamilton faculty. Perhaps they are better teachers at Hamilton but I have no way of determining that. On balance, the quality of teaching at Brandeis is quite good.</p>
<p>In terms of location, that clearly is subjective but I feel safe in speculating that most people would prefer going to school in the Boston area than in Clinton, New York.</p>