<p>Wesleyan would be the choice if you have better aid. Although “my dad keeps telling me that if I do well at a great school like Wesleyan, I will be able to get into a good grad school with a big scholarship” - that is true, assuming the economy doesn’t continue to tank and depending upon what TYPE of grad program you are pursuing. Professional schools (Med Law MBA, etc) do not give out money en masse. If you are thinking a PhD program than it is possible, but it is getting more and more competitive.</p>
<p>Personally, I think mom is right. You have a GREAT university (Wisconsin) in your backyard. If you lived in North Dakota or Montana than I would say Wesleyan, but Wisconsin is on par with any of the top publics (Berkeley, UCLA, Michigan, Virginia, UNC) Plus, why take on the extra stress financially? If you do well at Wisconsin you will get into any program for grad school.</p>