ED2: Vassar vs Hamilton

I’m very glad to hear that your son is experiencing the Vassar that I know. @sixkids6

Well said! Could not agree more.

Not at all.
My D was a full-pay, but one of her best friends came from such extreme poverty that Vassar was generous enough to fund her lap top, books, etc. Other friends and self-selected roommates ranged from the very wealthy to Pell Grant students. Many visited our home during breaks and no one would have known by watching their interactions that there was a substantial socioeconomic disparity among them. Well, maybe one. His taste in exotic gourmet ice somewhat outed him :frowning:
All are doing exceedingly well post graduation. E.g., med school; highly ranked PhD programs; software engineers at prestigious companies; employed in the NYC theater; my D (CS major) is employed at a household name Calif tech company. I can go on…

@4junior. Best of luck to your D