<p>@shp2kids- you asked : “Is anyone here familiar with Ursinus in Pennsylvania? Any comments regarding academic quality and student opportunities? It’s noted in the Colleges that Changes Lives and US News as an up and coming school. I just wonder are they one of those schools that raises up the “cost” of the school and then “discounts” for everyone with awards to make it seem like a more desirable institution?”</p>
<p>The daughter of one of my coworkers received significant merit from Ursinus. She was not NMF. She was also accepted to Mulhlenberg, and I understand they offered her less but eventually matched or came close to Ursinus’s merit offer. This student was also accepted to Brandeis (no merit) but decided to attend Mulhenberg. I don’t know her “stats.”</p>
<p>I really don’t hear people talk much about Ursinus. It’s located in Collegeville PA which is a far suburb of Philly that is not well served by pubic transit. It has a small main st. area and is also about 20 minutes from the King of Prussia mall. [Collegeville</a> At A Glance: Collegeville Main Street Program](<a href=“http://collegevilledevelopment.com/collegeville_at_a_glance.php]Collegeville”>http://collegevilledevelopment.com/collegeville_at_a_glance.php)</p>
<p>At one time I did consider it for my D but I not think that she would like being isolated in Collegeville (where you would really need a car but I don’t think freshman are allowed to have cars). I do recall that it was free to apply so there would be no downside to adding it to the list.</p>