What a great question! TBH, I think the city factor tends to be exaggerated with Vassar. I mean, after all is said and done, it still means boarding a train and traveling an hour and a half each way and who does that more than a few times over the space of four years? That being said, I would still choose Vassar on points. Both student bodies are somewhat self-selected, and to be honest, people choose them for different reasons: people choose Vassar for the sophistication and inclusiveness of its student body; you are much more likely to come across interesting, quirky, non-conformists there. Hamilton is the sort of place New Yorkers send their kids in order not to worry about their safety; 1600 kids surrounded on all sides by woods and farmland. Take your pick.
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