<p>I can’t compare the math departments but I’ll give you my two cents worth regarding the “gestalt” of the two places:</p>
<p>Bucknell–I think of preppy, jocks, drinking, parties and small town Pennsylvania</p>
<p>Brandeis–I think of serious, directed students–social consciousness–more intellectual–and more music and arts orientated. And Boston.</p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>