Comparing Liberal [Arts] Colleges for study in Biology

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Kalamazoo College vs UCSD: Is spending more money for research experience and brand worth it? [biology pre-PhD]

Finally the final (I promise unless the VISA gets rejected :-)) update! We have decided to go to College of Wooster. Wooster worked with us to reduce the COA substantially. Here are the pros and cons as they finally worked out for us for K vs W decision: Kalamazoo College Pros Nicer people, administrators More responsive and friendly professors City life Chicago just a train ride away Many college conducted social activities Flexible curriculum, easy double major + more interesting classes possible Study abroad well integrated in the curriculum May be easier for external internships due to city location Another large University nearby, college town vibe No Greek life Seems well integrated in the grad program at UMich College of Wooster Pros Strong thesis focus On almost all academic parameters slightly better than K for STEM Semester system, easier to get internships in summer OSU Agri lab nearby for internships Data Science major which is better as second major than Math Dorms…