Any Schools Like Emory/Oxford?

College Search & Selection
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<p>One of the reasons that S and I are seriously discussing Emory is because of the Oxford College feature. He likes the idea of starting small and ending up larger. Are there any other academically challenging schools which have this type of arrangement? S is in IB program, likes smaller school size (<10,000), urban/suburban, ethnic diversity, intellectual student body, absence or dimunition of frat scene, big sports are okay, but not important. Would prefer not to freeze during winter, since he is a S FL lizard type who might not move well at certain temperatures. ; )</p>

<p>Any leads would be much appreciated!</p>

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<p>U of Chicago comes to mind [ except that you will freeze if not prepared in the winter] gorgeous buildings based on Oxford architectural style, 4000 undergraduates, small class sizes, very challenging intellectual atmosphere, very small frat scene, in suburban area in Chicago.</p>

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<p>HYP=Awesome. Although they are difficult and [you might freeze to death there in the winter if you're scared of the cold] :p</p>

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<p>Hello, the OP is referring to Oxford College, a sort of start-up branch of Emory. UChicago and HYP have NOTHING to do with that (you're think of Oxford U in England).</p>

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<p>Here is the Oxford College the OP is talking about:</p>

<p>Oxford</a> College of Emory University</p>

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<p>Yes, I am absolutely talking about Oxford College of Emory University. I didn't even know about it until my D was deferred from Emory, and given the option to look at Oxford. She declined because she really wanted to be in a city, but I've heard of 2 other local very bright students who have ended up there, now in their frosh year. I am wondering if there are other universities which have this type of smaller component, whether it be for 2 years, or whatever. That smaller campus is what is attractive to my S. We went to see University of FL a few weeks back and he found the experience totally overwhelming.</p>

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<p>Many schools have 'residential colleges' which involve the majority of classes being held with the same smaller group of people, they are however on the same campus overall.</p>

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<p>U of Michigan has a similar "college within a college program"
Contact</a> Us - University of Michigan Residential College
There was a thread on CC a year ago [?] about Residential colleges. Try doing a search on CC.</p>

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<p>Well, you sound like you're describing Rice -- urban campus with a suburban feel, no frats, residential colleges, diverse student body, intellectual, Div 1 sports (but not a big deal), smaller size, warm weather. It's not set up like Oxford/Emory, but it addresses all the elements you're looking for.</p>

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<p>Investorscooter,
Having attended Emory myself, and having a D midway through Rice, I think the description you gave, which was sort of 1/2 Oxford and 1/2 Emory, really ended up more like Rice. Emory DOES have frats, which are fairly strong, Rice doesn't. (I know many people do not participate in the frat system at Emory, but the most active socialization does revolve around the them.)</p>

<p>Rice campus is smaller than Emory, but so much larger than Oxford. Rice has half the number of students as Emory College, but quite a large campus for the size of its undergrad population. At Rice, the engineers admire the Archies and Musies (architectural and music students) for their dedication, who in turn think the science and engineering students study even harder than they do. It is a very intellectual atmosphere with lots of undergrad research going on. Emory, too, has some undergrad research going on, but I don't think to the extent that Rice does. I would also say, based on my experience, that the faculty at Rice works harder to accommodate person choices than Rice. If a student really wants to get into a class, but wouldn't normally be allowed for some reason or another, Rice will more likely waive the rule to accommodate a student.</p>

<p>Regarding sports, Rice, as a school, is definitely more into their sports teams than Emory, although there are still some hold-outs that could care less, like my D, and she doesn't think the other kids hold that against her.</p>

<p>Finally, in terms of weather, Houston is much warmer than Atlanta...except in the summer-when they are both miserably hot.</p>

<p>There are other campuses like Emory- I think Vanderbilt is a lot like Emory (main campus) in many ways, only a bit more southern. Almost the same weather, almost the same size, almost the same sprawl. But no Oxford.</p>

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<p>Boston University has a similar program. The first two years are in a smaller, self-contained school within BU. However, Boston is cold. See Boston</a> University College of General Studies for a description.</p>

<p>NYU also has such a program. I don't think you apply to it---you're just offered it as an alternative if you apply to the college of arts & sciences. Again, NYC may be colder than you want.</p>