Brown (no aid) vs. Amherst ( aid)

Well, I can’t tell you why anyone would dislike Amherst – I haven’t read any negative posts about Amherst – but I can list a few reasons why people tend to love Brown, based on posts I have read on this web site:

  • The open curriculum
  • The ability to take a lot of courses Pass/Fail (this could also be considered a con)
  • Some people claim that there is grade inflation
  • Some people claim that it's not as academically rigorous as some other elite schools (this could also be considered a con)
  • While you would undoubtedly encounter students of all types, as a whole the Brown student body is known for being happy.