First, what kind of college do you want? The schools you mention are diverse in size and location. After that, if you are looking for a supportive, rigorous education in a safe suburban location with easy access to some of the world’s top pharmas or other abundant research opportunities Bryn Mawr is a great choice. As far as rigor, it is certainly there and it is the kind of rigor that teaches you how to think rather than keeps you busy. D chose BMC for STEM studies and because it provided the kind of environment where she could get personalized attention. The area around is quiet- it is on Philly’s main line with old money homes and quaint downtown shopping. And there is easy access to the consortium schools for a broader social life- fraternity parties, etc. if you want to go to school IN the city and think you would thrive in a bigger school, the others are for you. D wanted to focus on learning and choose her distractions. Bryn Mawr has provided the perfect setting for that experience.