<p>I’m having so much difficulty with this. I feel Middlebury has academics, but I really like the environment of BC (I dislike how Midd is in the middle of nowhere and gets really cold). Both have beautiful campuses.</p>
<p>Can I get some input?</p>
<p>Dear sanguinity : On the pure numbers regarding SAT scores and such, Boston College and Middlebury are very similar. You will find that the Honors Program participants at Boston College could well be found at Middlebury and top Middlebury students could be found in the Honors Program. Aside from the Vermont versus Massachusetts locations, some other factors that you might like to consider include :</p>
<p>[1] Campus Size : 2400 at Middlebury, 9000 at Boston College
[2] Faculty Teaching Undergraduates : 249 at Middlebury, 679 at Boston College
[3] Athletics : Division III at Middlebury, Division I at Boston College</p>
<p>In essence, the scale of Boston College will provide a larger school experience than you will find at Middlebury. The education will be strong in either location. The decision requires more data on your intended major to really offer more insight.</p>
<p>I’m planning on being an economics major. I considered CSOM but I decided to to with CAS in the end. Middlebury does seem to have a strong economics program, I can’t really tell where exactly BC stands.</p>
<p>scott is correct. Two REALLY different collegeiate experiences: small, rural LAC vs. mid-sized, suburban Uni, bordering a major city</p>
<p>Dear sanguinity : My oldest at Boston College is a combined chemistry/economics/honors program student with a dual major. You will find that the economics department in the College of Arts and Sciences to be strong, well rounded, and with solid industry connections including with Boston Federal Reserve. </p>
<p>From a pure economics perspective, my recommendation would be to experience economics in CAS rather than CSOM as the former will provide a much broader approach to the subject rather than just a few economics courses which then move you towards a typical CSOM major. Note that we are probably comparing apples-to-apples (Macintosh to Red Delicious) in contrasting the two economics offerings. </p>
<p>The only downside to economics at Boston College (and many universities during economic downtimes and recovery) is that the major is seeing a huge influx of students, perhaps more than can be handled without expansion of the staff over the next few years.</p>
<p>In summary, BC economics in the CAS is an excellent choice with many growth options for you.</p>