Johns Hopkins vs Dartmouth

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If you’re trying to argue full faculty is less accessible at Hopkins, that’s a bit of a stretch as you weren’t a student there.

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<p>And you know this, how?</p>

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School’s are known to give less financial aid to waitlist admitted applicants.

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<p>Dartmouth does not give less aid to waitlisted acceptees.</p>

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I would not be surprised if the OP received far less in aid from Dartmouth.

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<p>Does Hopkins even meet full need yet? (Historically it did not, but I understand that they have been trying to bridge the gap.) In any event, Dartmouth is one of the most generous colleges with need-based aid not in the class of HYP. Do not be “surprised”. Just search for facts. :rolleyes:</p>

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If this were true, why would anyone go to the top research universities instead of Williams or quasi LAC schools like Dartmouth?

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<p>It’s all about personal preference. Some prefer the smaller size. Some prefer a rural location. Others prefer a city. Others prefer a research-oriented undergrad experience.</p>

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One interesting note is the OP is an engineering major…

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<p>In general, any ‘E’ major is a gpa killer. Not recommended for premed/prelaw where gpa is paramount</p>