Thoughts on U Richmond

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When you look at actual academic outcomes, the difference becomes even clearer. Richmond doesn’t produce many Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright winners, or top-tier grad school placements at the same rate as truly elite schools. The alumni network is more regional than national, and while some grads do fine in business or consulting, you don’t see them leading cutting-edge research, founding major startups, or influencing national policy in large numbers. It’s a respectable, comfortable degree—but it doesn’t carry the weight or cachet of the schools it’s sometimes grouped with.

Even in Northern Virginia or D.C.—a region where high-achieving students and ambitious parents track college reputations closely—Richmond rarely enters the conversation as a top choice. You hear about UVA, William & Mary, etc.

where can you find stats on rhodes, fulbright or top tier grad school placement please?

They're mostly BSing. Richmond and William & Mary almost have the same number of Rhodes scholars (5 vs 6), but William and Mary is twice the size [source: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/b5jh4wvv/2023-rs-number-of-winners-by-institution.pdf]. Richmond is a Fulbright top producing institution, meanwhile William and Mary is not [source: https://www.fulbrightprogram.org/tpi/]. This is why we shouldn't trust random internet talking points with no sources. People here are obsessed with their own fiction.

William and Mary is even not on the list of Rhodes scholars you provided.

Yes it is. Under its official name College of William and Mary. Look in the Cs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When you look at actual academic outcomes, the difference becomes even clearer. Richmond doesn’t produce many Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright winners, or top-tier grad school placements at the same rate as truly elite schools. The alumni network is more regional than national, and while some grads do fine in business or consulting, you don’t see them leading cutting-edge research, founding major startups, or influencing national policy in large numbers. It’s a respectable, comfortable degree—but it doesn’t carry the weight or cachet of the schools it’s sometimes grouped with.

Even in Northern Virginia or D.C.—a region where high-achieving students and ambitious parents track college reputations closely—Richmond rarely enters the conversation as a top choice. You hear about UVA, William & Mary, etc.

where can you find stats on rhodes, fulbright or top tier grad school placement please?

They're mostly BSing. Richmond and William & Mary almost have the same number of Rhodes scholars (5 vs 6), but William and Mary is twice the size [source: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/b5jh4wvv/2023-rs-number-of-winners-by-institution.pdf]. Richmond is a Fulbright top producing institution, meanwhile William and Mary is not [source: https://www.fulbrightprogram.org/tpi/]. This is why we shouldn't trust random internet talking points with no sources. People here are obsessed with their own fiction.

William and Mary is even not on the list of Rhodes scholars you provided.

Yes it is. Under its official name College of William and Mary. Look in the Cs.

Thanks. Found it.

In the Cs, I saw Colorado College has 12. What a surprise.
DC will be applying to Colorado as a target/safety this year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you look at actual academic outcomes, the difference becomes even clearer. Richmond doesn’t produce many Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright winners, or top-tier grad school placements at the same rate as truly elite schools. The alumni network is more regional than national, and while some grads do fine in business or consulting, you don’t see them leading cutting-edge research, founding major startups, or influencing national policy in large numbers. It’s a respectable, comfortable degree—but it doesn’t carry the weight or cachet of the schools it’s sometimes grouped with.

Even in Northern Virginia or D.C.—a region where high-achieving students and ambitious parents track college reputations closely—Richmond rarely enters the conversation as a top choice. You hear about UVA, William & Mary, etc.

where can you find stats on rhodes, fulbright or top tier grad school placement please?

They're mostly BSing. Richmond and William & Mary almost have the same number of Rhodes scholars (5 vs 6), but William and Mary is twice the size [source: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/b5jh4wvv/2023-rs-number-of-winners-by-institution.pdf]. Richmond is a Fulbright top producing institution, meanwhile William and Mary is not [source: https://www.fulbrightprogram.org/tpi/]. This is why we shouldn't trust random internet talking points with no sources. People here are obsessed with their own fiction.

William and Mary is even not on the list of Rhodes scholars you provided.

Yes it is. Under its official name College of William and Mary. Look in the Cs.

VT is ranked better than W&M per USNWR

[Anonymous]

Elon is a stronger academic school. But they are peers for sure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elon is a stronger academic school. But they are peers for sure.

LMAO

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you look at actual academic outcomes, the difference becomes even clearer. Richmond doesn’t produce many Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright winners, or top-tier grad school placements at the same rate as truly elite schools. The alumni network is more regional than national, and while some grads do fine in business or consulting, you don’t see them leading cutting-edge research, founding major startups, or influencing national policy in large numbers. It’s a respectable, comfortable degree—but it doesn’t carry the weight or cachet of the schools it’s sometimes grouped with.

Even in Northern Virginia or D.C.—a region where high-achieving students and ambitious parents track college reputations closely—Richmond rarely enters the conversation as a top choice. You hear about UVA, William & Mary, etc.

where can you find stats on rhodes, fulbright or top tier grad school placement please?

They're mostly BSing. Richmond and William & Mary almost have the same number of Rhodes scholars (5 vs 6), but William and Mary is twice the size [source: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/b5jh4wvv/2023-rs-number-of-winners-by-institution.pdf]. Richmond is a Fulbright top producing institution, meanwhile William and Mary is not [source: https://www.fulbrightprogram.org/tpi/]. This is why we shouldn't trust random internet talking points with no sources. People here are obsessed with their own fiction.

William and Mary is even not on the list of Rhodes scholars you provided.

Yes it is. Under its official name College of William and Mary. Look in the Cs.

VT is ranked better than W&M per USNWR

And that’s relevant to a thread on U Richmond how exactly?

[Anonymous]

It’s hard to take Richmond grads seriously. Too many of them care more about appearances than substance.

[Anonymous]

5 Rhodes scholar, on par with William and Mary

[Anonymous]

UR sits in one of the wealthiest, whitest corners of Richmond — surrounded by country clubs, private schools, and multi-million-dollar homes. The whole place still carries the legacy of the Old South.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:UR sits in one of the wealthiest, whitest corners of Richmond — surrounded by country clubs, private schools, and multi-million-dollar homes. The whole place still carries the legacy of the Old South.

No one levels these criticisms at Swarthmore, Haverford, or Bryn Mawr. Not the South obviously but these schools are nestled along the Main Line in the most exclusive suburbs of Philadelphia. People just look for things to hate about UR to fit their narrative.

[Anonymous]

And only on DCUM I first saw these criticisms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elon is a stronger academic school. But they are peers for sure.

Good GOD no. Not even close.

[Anonymous]

I love how all the UR backers crap on Elon (a fantastic school with talented kids) and then clutch their pearls anytime someone says something negative about Richmond.

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

[Anonymous]

I know kids from Elon and UR. Very similar. Nice. Smart. Pre-professional. Not seeing a difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love how all the UR backers crap on Elon (a fantastic school with talented kids) and then clutch their pearls anytime someone says something negative about Richmond.

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

That’s because Richmond has an extremely overinflated opinion of itself that doesn’t square with reality. It’s a Richmond thing.