Schools like Brown, but less selective?

tk21769
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:35:43 +0000

Yes to Macalester. For many students attracted to Brown (Smith, Wesleyan), that may be a more appealing match/target school than BC.

BC is better known in the East. But the two are similar in USNWR ranking, median SAT scores, etc., with a slight advantage to Macalester. Mac produces almost as many econ Ph.D.s per capita as Harvard, more history Ph.D.s, and seems to have a good track record for placements into top professional schools.

Of all the top LACs, Mac probably offers the most interesting urban environment (as long as you’re not bothered by cold weather).