How Does Williams Compare With Colgate and Other Top LAC's?

jrpar
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 17:01:54 +0000

Here’s my view (as a Williams alum and parent of a Colgate student!): there are lots of similarities between Williams and Colgate (rural location, strong academics/small classes, strong athletics, beautiful campuses, very loyal alumni network, active students). Many students have both schools on their college lists. As with any two schools, there are plenty of differences too (no frats at Williams, more emphasis on the arts at Williams, Colgate is bigger, Colgate has Div I sports).

I think both math departments are well-regarded, but if you are a math guru you should of course look into the course offerings carefully. (I think both schools - and the other LAC’s as well - have course catalogues online).

Have you visited? I agree with driver that it’s really a matter of personal preference/feel when it comes to picking among many of these schools. An overnight visit would give you the best insight.

My personal bias is that Williams is very very good at what it does best, and that’s why it is perennially at the top of the LAC list.