I went to Bates and loved it! The current president is amazing and her focus on Purposeful Work has transformed the way graduates are engaged with alumni. There’s also a lot of construction recently completed with new dorms and a great new science center being built.

Yes. Excellent academics @70k/yr.

I've been on DCUM too long. I thought this was a baby name thread, and thought, Oh God, please don't use either.

My daughter is at Bates and is incredibly happy.

Bates for sure.

Never understood the appeal of Colgate given its location.

Bates, but then I prefer an outdoorsy, socially progressive type to greek-friendly pre-professionals.

Bates has more of a social justice vibe, Colgate more of a spirited/frat party vibe. Both offer excellent academics. Which seems more like you or your child’s ideal environment?

This College Confidential thread from a few years ago discussing Bates and Colgate has good comments. https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/bates-college/1646303-bates-or-colgate.html

If you are interested in LACs, check Washington & Lee and Davidson college. Both are really good schools.

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Anonymous wrote:Neither. Both SO small and remote.

For some, being small is a feature, not a bug. Large lecture classes in schools where your just a number kind of suck.

Neither. Both SO small and remote.

Colgate. Easier to get to from DC.

Which would you choose? No FA and major undecided. Thank you!