I’m an active Haverford alum and my son will be attending Colby next year. I feel that Haverford offers more diversity, and that is has a more intellectual vibe. I agree with other posters that rank should not be a consideration, and I know that grad schools love seeing Haverford! (I would hope, as a parent, that they also love Colby, but can’t speak to that first-hand). My kid really wanted to go to a school with a laid-back vibe, smart (but not overly intellectual) kids, and very strong academics in ski country, which is why he chose Colby. I also think Colby has a more active party life and that Colby students are better at (or more interested in) balancing academics and social life, where Fords (Haverfordians) spend far more time studying, and are content to do so!