<p>Here’s a helpful earlier post for OP, with pertinent info on Tufts’ CS program:</p>
<p><a href=“Computer Science - Tufts or Macalester? - Tufts University - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/tufts-university/1487518-computer-science-tufts-or-macalester.html</a></p>
<p>And to clarify, blue85, the link is here re: Tufts ranking in MASTERS IR programs, which derives from the same “Inside the Ivory Tower” list put forth by Foreign Policy Magazine:</p>
<p><a href=“http://internationalrelationsonline.com/education/international-relations-program-rankings/”>http://internationalrelationsonline.com/education/international-relations-program-rankings/</a></p>
<p>And Tufts tops in diplomacy programs:</p>
<p><a href=“Guide to top diplomacy programs - CSMonitor.com”>Guide to top diplomacy programs - CSMonitor.com;
<p>But then, this is probably all off topic, as OP in fact didn’t note an interest in IR, only noted its reputation at Tufts in final sentence of original post. Somehow, the IR mention developed a life of its own?</p>
<p>Ultimately, OP needs to decide which among many factors–rankings, particulars of individual programs, quality of life, small vs. large, etc.–are most pertinent. </p>
<p>And my D at Tufts knows several peers who are doing research in their freshman year. She herself was able to garner a coveted research spot next year in her STEM field based on the personal encouragement and tutelage of one of her profs. </p>