<p>I turned down Oberlin ($10,000/year) and Vassar for the University of Michigan. Am I an idiot?</p>
<p>Did it work better for you? Was Vassar where you envisioned yourself? If so, no you are not an idiot. You’re not an idiot either way. I’d like to think all three schools are pretty equal academically, with Vassar winning for best overall education, and U Mich winning for excellence in several specific fields. :)</p>