Hamilton or Wesleyan?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would people agree that Colgate is a step down? It gets literally thousands more applications a year than Hamilton or Wesleyan. I always thought of it as being more prestigious than Hamilton.

We have two kids in a Big 5 school with one already having graduated. We're familiar with the matriculations in the last few years and we can't really remember anyone going to Wesleyan. It does not seem like a popular school to apply to - at least not during the last few admissions cycles.

No it’s not a step down. Same academically as Hamilton and Wesleyan. Depends on what flavor you like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would people agree that Colgate is a step down? It gets literally thousands more applications a year than Hamilton or Wesleyan. I always thought of it as being more prestigious than Hamilton.

We have two kids in a Big 5 school with one already having graduated. We're familiar with the matriculations in the last few years and we can't really remember anyone going to Wesleyan. It does not seem like a popular school to apply to - at least not during the last few admissions cycles.

No it’s not a step down. Same academically as Hamilton and Wesleyan. Depends on what flavor you like.

totally a step down. think bucknell etc

[Anonymous]

totally a step down. think bucknell etc

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would people agree that Colgate is a step down? It gets literally thousands more applications a year than Hamilton or Wesleyan. I always thought of it as being more prestigious than Hamilton.

We have two kids in a Big 5 school with one already having graduated. We're familiar with the matriculations in the last few years and we can't really remember anyone going to Wesleyan. It does not seem like a popular school to apply to - at least not during the last few admissions cycles.

No it’s not a step down. Same academically as Hamilton and Wesleyan. Depends on what flavor you like.

totally a step down. think bucknell etc

Nope. Colgate is on par with Hamilton. At this point better than Wes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Would people agree that Colgate is a step down? It gets literally thousands more applications a year than Hamilton or Wesleyan. I always thought of it as being more prestigious than Hamilton.

We have two kids in a Big 5 school with one already having graduated. We're familiar with the matriculations in the last few years and we can't really remember anyone going to Wesleyan. It does not seem like a popular school to apply to - at least not during the last few admissions cycles.

No it’s not a step down. Same academically as Hamilton and Wesleyan. Depends on what flavor you like.

totally a step down. think bucknell etc

+1
Nope. Colgate is on par with Hamilton. At this point better than Wes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Would people agree that Colgate is a step down? It gets literally thousands more applications a year than Hamilton or Wesleyan. I always thought of it as being more prestigious than Hamilton.

We have two kids in a Big 5 school with one already having graduated. We're familiar with the matriculations in the last few years and we can't really remember anyone going to Wesleyan. It does not seem like a popular school to apply to - at least not during the last few admissions cycles.

No it’s not a step down. Same academically as Hamilton and Wesleyan. Depends on what flavor you like.

totally a step down. think bucknell etc

+1
Nope. Colgate is on par with Hamilton. At this point better than Wes.

you must be joking! Now you’re going to tell me call gators in the ivy league

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sorry, make that colgate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would people agree that Colgate is a step down? It gets literally thousands more applications a year than Hamilton or Wesleyan. I always thought of it as being more prestigious than Hamilton.

We have two kids in a Big 5 school with one already having graduated. We're familiar with the matriculations in the last few years and we can't really remember anyone going to Wesleyan. It does not seem like a popular school to apply to - at least not during the last few admissions cycles.

What Big 5 schools are your kids at? Wesleyan continues to be pretty popular. Multiple seniors from GDS, Sidwell, Maret, etc. this year chose to matriculate at Wes.

[Anonymous]

Undoubtedly Wesleyan is more prestigious, diverse, urban, and stronger in arts/sciences/humanities.
Hamilton may have the stronger writing program for undergrads - but Wes still has graduated far more acclaimed writers and journalists.
But if your child likes outdoor activities and a decidedly prep school environment, then Ham is a good choice.

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PP who felt Wes not near any shopping - disagree as Wes is located right in downtown Middletown. Cute shops and restaurants. Ham does not have the equivalent within walking distance.
But both great schools
Sometimes it comes down to where you're accepted, in the end. Acceptance rate quite low for both

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Undoubtedly Wesleyan is still the better school in prestige, academic reputation and alumni strength. Hamilton is still a somewhat regional, upstate NY college - although very good.

Agree if you are thinking your child might want to live somewhere other than the NE.

[Anonymous]

Wesleyan. More prestigious. More interesting graduates. More creative culture.

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Anonymous wrote:For film studies, Wesleyan is better.

Depends upon one's major to an extent.

yes -Ham puts emphasis on writing, public speaking. I think Wes has more students who are politically active ,a bit more angst. possibly more difference between athletes/non athletes. Ham might attract a wider range of students that bridge the divide.

Hamilton has a very flexible curriculum (in terms of grad requirements). This appealed to my DD. Not sure about Wesleyan.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For film studies, Wesleyan is better.

Depends upon one's major to an extent.

yes -Ham puts emphasis on writing, public speaking. I think Wes has more students who are politically active ,a bit more angst. possibly more difference between athletes/non athletes. Ham might attract a wider range of students that bridge the divide.

Hamilton has a very flexible curriculum (in terms of grad requirements). This appealed to my DD. Not sure about Wesleyan.

Wesleyan also has a flexible curriculum

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Anonymous wrote:Wesleyan is “better.”

But really they are both good and the student should go to the one that feels like a better fit.

According to the holy grail USWNR hamilton 15(but recently 9) and Wes 18.

In other words, no appreciable difference.