<p>The quality of the institution as a whole and the quality of the undergraduate education and experience are two very different things that are easily and often confused.</p>
<p>In terms of institutional standing, Columbia and Penn, IMO, are a step ahead of the others Ivies because of their strength in grad programs.</p>
<p>If we’re talking about about undergrad education, I think the conversation changes completely. Dartmouth, Princeton, and Yale are the three schools I tend to think of off the bat. Harvard’s brand name is the best by far, but by all indications it’s a so-so undergrad experience. The things those schools I mentioned have in common is the very high percentage of the student body that undergrads make up. It’s lowest at Columbia and Harvard in the ivies.</p>
<p>Since you mentioned MBA, I’m assuming you’re a B-school grad? PM me.</p>