Dartmouth vs. Stanford

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<p>I am looking for a school to study archaeology and physical/biological anthropology. These two seem like they would be best for me, but does one have anything notably better than the other? Program, classes, size, teachers, opportunities, etc.</p>

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<p>[Stanford</a> University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_University]Stanford”>Stanford University - Wikipedia)
[Stanford</a> University: Common Data Set 2010-2011](<a href=“http://ucomm.stanford.edu/cds/2010.html]Stanford”>http://ucomm.stanford.edu/cds/2010.html)</p>

<p>[Dartmouth</a> College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dartmouth_College]Dartmouth”>Dartmouth College - Wikipedia)
[Common</a> Data Set](<a href=“http://www.dartmouth.edu/~oir/data-reporting/cds/index.html]Common”>Common Data Set)</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/other-college-majors/398906-top-colleges-anthropology.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/other-college-majors/398906-top-colleges-anthropology.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>University of Cleveland for archaeology. Ranked 1.</p>

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<p>“does one have anything notably better than the other?”</p>

<p>Stanford has Palo Alto (+1)
Dartmouth has New Hampshire (-1)</p>

<p>(I’m from New England.)</p>

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<p>They’re very different and for different types of students…both are excellent in those departments and others too, but you have to consider which one fits. Personally Dartmouth is a big favorite of mine, but hey, it’s not for everyone.</p>

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<p>I’ve always felt Dartmouth is a standout - my brother attended and had a simply amazing undergraduate experience. I unfortunately wasn’t accepted, but Dartmouth’s value is that is really does coddle and throw resources at its undergrads. I would take a very close look. Stanford is great, but I think that its probably best for someone looking to major in CS or engineering and is into the tech scene in the Valley. For a major like Anthro Dartmouth is awesome.</p>

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<p>Apply to both and the admissions officers will make the decision for you.
Not saying…Just saying…</p>