Brown vs Yale for Classics Major

College Search & Selection
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Hi guys, I was somehow lucky enough to be admitted to both Brown and Yale, and now I need to make a decision.

I plan on majoring in Classics (Latin and Greek), so for anyone familiar with either department, which could you recommend for undergraduate study and why?

My other question is about prestige; I know it is somewhat pretentious and superficial, but it is honestly a concern of mine, so I’d appreciate if you’d answer truthfully. Okay so I know Yale has a slight edge, but what I’m wondering, how significant is this disparity in prestige? I know when you tell people you go to Yale, their reaction will indicate how impressed they are. Do you also get his for Brown? to an equal or to a lesser extent? Will people respect my going to Brown as much as they would to Yale?

Some of you may be inclined to answer about personal fit; while Brown has the definite edge, and I think I’d be happier there, I’d prefer if you’d answer just these two questions above.

Thanks!

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Yale distinguishes itself statistically with a 25th percentile SAT score 80 points higher (CR+M) than Brown’s also very high score. Other than opinions on prestige, which you sincerely asked for, and I hope you receive, statistics like this are really all there are to go by.

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How do you like both locations?

How impressed people are by your school shouldn’t be how you choose your school. Brown is top-notch just like Yale.

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I believe Yale is above Brown for Classics, but neither is generally considered a tippy-top school for that discipline, @oDikaiopolis