<p>Wellesley is a great school. While Penn is Ivy League, this distinction is not as important as it may seem (most people still don’t know it is different from Penn State!!!). I would say they are equal institutions and the choice should be based solely on your preferences. If you want a large research university, pick Penn. If smaller classes and a small school appeal to you, and you don’t mind the all women factor, pick Wellesley. While Wellesley might not have a party reputation, it is close enough to Boston that you will meet people from tons of other great schools.</p>