<p>I've been accepted to both these schools and I've been trying to decide which one to attend. It's been weeks but I can't reach a conclusion. I know these schools are very different but I think I would be happy at either one. What do you guys think? Any thoughts/opinions that would sway me to one side or the other would be helpful. Thanks.</p>
<p>I think they are probably equal in terms of education quality and reputation in the northeast, but Hamilton might be considered more regional. Hamilton should have more of an undergraduate focus and more individual attention, but I don't know that much about either. Boston would be more interesting than upstate NY, unless you would prefer something rural. You also need to think about what size you prefer, and what campus you prefer.</p>
<p>ok thanks. by the way i plan to major in economics or computer science and i live just outside of boston.</p>
<p>If you live right outside Boston, you might want to try something new. On the other hand, several of the teachers (including the college placement director) went to Hamilton, and pretty much all of them recommended against going there. BC is a much better school, and is more recognized nationally. BC's business/economis program is also much better, in terms of teaching and in terms of connections (for future internships). i cant speak too much into the computer science programs of each school.</p>
<p>BC -- for the D1 sports and greater name-recognition. The academics are probably equal, so if want the LAC atmosphere go to Hamilton.</p>
<p>id pick BC if given the choice.</p>
<p>I would probably pick Hamilton given this choice. I think academically it's considered a little stronger than BC, although word of mouth wise to the common man certainly is not as well known. Also, I enjoy the rural, small town LAC feel more, although Hamilton may be too small for me. Still, I would rather be at a school of 450 a class than 2500, so a lot of this would be fit to me. I get the feeling that Hamilton is very non-sports focused, even for a NESCAC school.</p>