<p>I’d say Mudd if he really wants a broad science background and Williams if he doesn’t. Since Mudd only has STEM majors it certainly has a different atmosphere than typical LACs as well. Mudd seems to place more students in grad school, but as has been stated, it’s probably more a result of the type of student rather than the school itself. I can’t really comment on the traveling part, I live 30min away.</p>