Tulane or Richmond

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UR seems like a better academic school.

24% admit rate vs 11%? Um, no.

Omg, higher rejection rate does not necessarily equate to “better academics.”


People look for a lot of things in a school- campus life, job and grad school placement, geography, sports, Greek life, parties, gender ratio, cost and aid. Pure academics are probably pretty far down the list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UR seems like a better academic school.

24% admit rate vs 11%? Um, no.

Omg, higher rejection rate does not necessarily equate to “better academics.”


People look for a lot of things in a school- campus life, job and grad school placement, geography, sports, Greek life, parties, gender ratio, cost and aid. Pure academics are probably pretty far down the list.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the student profiles are pretty different. Tulane more free-spirited and Richmond more preppy/wealthy.

Tulane is pretty wealthy too. Actually at our school, they draw similar sort of students but Tulane is much more popular. Additionally, almost everyone that attends Tulane from our school is Jewish - could be a plus if you’re Jewish.

Tulane is much more diverse across the board. We visited Richmond and it was so white, so preppy. Off our list.

You think Tulane isn't preppy?

[Anonymous]

No, Tulane is not preppy. At all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, Tulane is not preppy. At all.

+1

[Anonymous]

Tulane. There is really nothing unique about Richmond. Tulane has great academics and a vibe you can’t really get anywhere else. Visit and you will get why it is so popular.

I disagree that Richmond student body is wealthier than Tulane. Both schools are filled with extremely wealthy kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UR seems like a better academic school.

24% admit rate vs 11%? Um, no.

Omg, higher rejection rate does not necessarily equate to “better academics.”


People look for a lot of things in a school- campus life, job and grad school placement, geography, sports, Greek life, parties, gender ratio, cost and aid. Pure academics are probably pretty far down the list.

Not for most parents.

[Anonymous]

I'm not thrilled with the gender balance at either school. Would prefer it be more even.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UR seems like a better academic school.

24% admit rate vs 11%? Um, no.

Oh please. Tulane admits anyone with a pulse in the ED round and then spams the dog crap out of every high school kid in the country to generate a bunch of applications they can reject during regular decision. It's all a game. 68% early decision acceptance rate! Yeah, there's some selectivity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I disagree that Richmond student body is wealthier than Tulane. Both schools are filled with extremely wealthy kids.

But the wealth isn’t on display in the same way at Tulane as it is at Richmond. The cities and student bodies have completely different vibes, that’s undeniable.

[Anonymous]

Richmond’s student body is preppier/more conservative and it’s not as well known nationally/well-regarded academically. Tulane is in New Orleans. Pretty easy choice, in my opinion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Richmond’s student body is preppier/more conservative and it’s not as well known nationally/well-regarded academically. Tulane is in New Orleans. Pretty easy choice, in my opinion

On what basis can you claim Tulane is better regarded academically? Tulane was notorious for gaming the rankings and they were called out big time. Dropped to 70 in USNews and 252 by WSJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Richmond’s student body is preppier/more conservative and it’s not as well known nationally/well-regarded academically. Tulane is in New Orleans. Pretty easy choice, in my opinion

On what basis can you claim Tulane is better regarded academically? Tulane was notorious for gaming the rankings and they were called out big time. Dropped to 70 in USNews and 252 by WSJ.

Tulane has a national reputation. It's a well-known school. Everyone's heard of it. No-one outside of VA knows Richmond.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UR seems like a better academic school.

24% admit rate vs 11%? Um, no.

Oh please. Tulane admits anyone with a pulse in the ED round and then spams the dog crap out of every high school kid in the country to generate a bunch of applications they can reject during regular decision. It's all a game. 68% early decision acceptance rate! Yeah, there's some selectivity.

31% ED acceptance rate last year. Get your facts straight

[Anonymous]

Academics are better at Tulane.