<p>^ The leadership-strengthening argument is perfectly sound, but it’s not compelling for me personally–i.e. I’m not going to college to improve my leadership skills, nor do I particularly care about such impact. It’s a valid criteria and probably why many people choose a women’s college, but it does not compel me (I would say the same to a coed school focused on leadership, i.e. Claremont McKenna).</p>
<p>Re: FA–wow! Do you have any siblings in college at the same time? And I wonder if Smith factors in primary home equity–that makes a big difference for us.</p>