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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oof, that out of pocket for Haverford would be brutal.  I think it's better than the other two, but THAT much better? No. Unless she has her heart set on it, which it sounds like she does not, I'd take it off the table.

Of the other two, I went to a different SLAC in Wisconsin and am familiar with both of them; I know several graduates from each.  I would pick St. Olaf -- better (ish) location --  it's relatively close to a major international airport, at least compared to Appleton.  Does she have any interest in or experience with music? St. Olaf has a strong music program, so that might be worth considering too.

They're similar, and both good schools. Congratulations to her![/quote]
I generally agree with this analysis. Haverford is the strongest of the three schools in most respects -- and certainly in econ. (Although certainly not in music, where St. Olaf, strong as it is, falls in behind Lawrence, which is truly outstanding.) But $120K over 4 years to go there instead of St. Olaf? When that $120K actually matters? Pass. St. Olaf is a good school with a strong econ department in a fine town -- all the makings of a great college experience. (Lawrence trails by a small gap in each respect -- I'd pay the extra $20K over 4 years for St. Olaf...but I also don't think it would be crazy to come out the other way on that question. I certainly wouldn't "force" her to attend St. Olaf if she preferred Lawrence in these circumstances.)

I second the congratulations![/quote]

Haverford is definitely the strongest.  But, having gone there briefly, I can confirm that it is one nasty, invasive, weird place.  I would not send anyone there, no matter what.  The "honor code" is a means of ensuring total conformity.  The tiny size is stifling.  It is in a consortium with Swarthmore, Penn and Bryn Mawr, but it is not the equal of any of those three, by a stretch.

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