<p>Look, the OP asked us to compare the consortiums–which we did, trying to correct what we perceive as mistaken impressions that ID continually gives. Going on about endowment is really unimportant here–there will be no perceptible difference if the OP goes to CMC as a Government major (I would choose CMC over most schools if that were my intended major).
A small minority at Pomona does have a standoffish, elitist attitude–probably a smaller minority than at Swat. Sometimes they seem further out of the loop simply because of location–it’s just that much more removed from the center of the campuses (the real “hub” would be between Scripps and CMC). But that is really Pomona’s loss, because the shared facilities are great. We were out in December (son looking at HMC and CMC–maybe he’ll add HC to the list)-- there is a new fieldhouse going in at Scripps that looks to be beautiful and the newer Joint Science buildings seem so nice. And I’m always amazed that The Danson, Raku, Walters and the Folk Music Center–still there after all these years!
Anyway–Thanks HCAlum and theboneyking. I’m done.</p>