<p>As I just said in another thread, it all comes down to what you want to do. If you want to do scientific research with professors, go to graduate, law or business school, then W&M may definitely be worth it. Hopefully, the economy will be better in 4 years as well. All historical indications say that it will, as the last recession that lasted 4 years was the Great one (iirc).</p>
<p>There is plentiful diversity within the College - including religious diversity. Everyone can find people just like them, but I’d advise against making religion one of the things you base your choices of friends on.</p>