While I did find a thread comparing Vassar and Dartmouth in the archives, I never got a sense of the “vibe” each campus would have. As someone who’s a bit more liberal and humanities oriented, would I feel more at home attending Vassar or Dartmouth?
My opinion, offered with the caveat that “vibe” is a relationship between a student and a college, and not just a characteristic of the college itself: Vassar.
Vassar: More liberal bent, no greek life.
Dartmouth: More conservative bent , more jocky, more preppy, more outdoorsy (although you’ll find a real mix of people), greek life.
Would I have more trouble finding work if I were to choose Vassar over Dartmouth?
By finding work, do you mean an on campus job?
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No, just generally after college.
Nope. Both schools are well regarded. My recommendation for finding a job after college is to use the college placement office and to secure summer jobs and internships to help build a resume.
Both Vassar and Dartmouth and amazing schools and you wouldn’t have a problem getting a job after from both. I toured Vassar last week and if you are looking for a school with a great vibe, Vassar is the place. I can’t talk to that about Dartmouth because I haven’t been.
Vassar probably has a better reputation as a place for thinkers-intellectuals who are capable of thinking outside the box, thinking clearly and being creative. Dartmouth doesn’t.