<p>Had we not planned a visit to nearby Colgate we never would have set foot on the Hamilton campus. Of the six campuses we visited (Univ of Rochester, RIT, SUNY Geneseo, Cornell, Colgate, and Hamilton), I would say that Hamilton was the one that exceeded expectations.</p>
<p>I think others gave valid reasons why Hamilton lacks prestige. Detractors complain about it’s location just like many who complain about the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s location in Cooperstown. In my view the school is one of the best LAC’s in New York.</p>