<p>^ Maybe so. I agree that many subjective factors can influence a college choice.<br>
The numbers are useful to the extent they are indicators of something important to you, and help you avoid overly emotional, costly decisions. Most people seem at least to use test scores and grades to size themselves up against school populations. Other measurements can help you take this a step farther.</p>
<p>But heck yeah, if you’re going to spend 4 years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars on a college, there ought to be something that excites you about the place on a purely emotional level.</p>