Vanderbilt vs. Emory

Colleges & Universities Vanderbilt University
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<p>I was surprised that I didn’t find this thread already.</p>

<p>I have been accepted to both. I was thinking of majoring in business and pursue an MBA, but have since decided to study economics and philosophy and attend Law School (this is subject to change though)</p>

<p>I have read up extensively on Vanderbilt. Emory, not as much. From what I know they are both amazing schools, both ranked 18th in the 2009 US news and world report rankings.
From what I’ve gathered in summary:
Vanderbilt has a better social scene- (and better greek life?)
Emory is more diverse.
Vanderbilt has a slightly better location, situated a few blocks from down town Nashville.
Emory has a business program (one of the best in the world)
Vanderbilt has a better sports program (Div1 football team-- This adds to the community experience)</p>

<p>Is there anything important I’m missing?</p>

<p>This is coming from an intellectual who wants an enjoyable academic challenge, but still wants the opportunity to have a social life with fun people.</p>

<p>This is a tough question, but-- which university would provide a better overall experience? </p>

<p>Any thoughts, insights, and feedback is appreciated! Thank-you!</p>

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<p>Ooh! I’m going to attend Emory next year (unless a miracle happens).</p>

<p>I really really like Emory! </p>

<p>You can walk to downtown Nashville, yes. But Emory isn’t that far from “downtown” Atlanta either. And I think freshman can have cars at Emory, unlike Vanderbilt.</p>

<p>Diversity depends on how you think about. Emory is 1/3 Asian and 1/3 Jewish. I don’t know if you would call that diversity or not. But my friends say I look Asian when I laugh and I wish I was Jewish, so Emory works for me. ;)</p>

<p>I don’t think the fact that Emory doesn’t have any big sports teams takes away from the “community experience.” I have a few friends who go there (and Emory wasn’t even their first choice) who absolutely love it.</p>

<p>Vanderbilt will most likely beat Emory in the next rankings, though, if that matters to you.</p>

<p>Oh, and Emory has Wonderful Wednesdays!</p>

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<p>What are Wonderful Wednesdays?</p>

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<p>[Emory</a> OTR: Wonderful Wednesday: An Emory Tradition](<a href=“CollegeOTR.com – College On The Record”>http://www.collegeotr.com/emory_university/wonderful_wednesday_an_emory_tradition_14304)</p>