<p>Both schools are committed to meeting 100% of calculated financial need, however, Haverford is one of a small number of schools that is committed to financial aid packages of all grants <em>and no loans</em>. Vassar includes loans as part of their aid package. That is why you see the difference.</p>
<p>We live fairly close to Vassar, but choose Haverford for this and a few other reasons.</p>
<p>Don’t stress over this too much, they are both great schools and there is no way you will be happy at one, but not happy at the other.</p>