<p>I was wondering if anyone knew of schools of similar caliber with a campus in a rural/suburban location. I still need to determine my second choice schools in case I don't get accepted ED to Cornell (I know it's somewhat stupid to choose a school almost solely based on the appearance and location of its campus).</p>
<p>I appreciate any input, thanks in advance.</p>
<p>colgate...</p>
<p>I'd rather not go to a liberal arts school. I don't really have a good reason, but I still prefer a normal college.</p>
<p>And what exactly is a "normal college?" If you ask me, by definition, a liberal arts school is a "normal" college. Anything else, arguably, centers on professional/trade schools.</p>
<p>When I say "normal", I mean a traditional 4 year college without an emphasis on the liberal arts. In other words, one that is more focused on individual majors.</p>
<p>Bucknell, Notre Dame. Not quite Cornell's caliber, but good schools nonetheless.</p>
<p>University of Virginia. It was my daughter's second choice (but she did get in to Cornell ED).</p>
<p>Penn State, University Park. Check out Schreyer's Honors College if you're uncertain about the caliber of students. </p>
<p>40,000 students surrounded by a hundred square miles of cows. Same climate, same countryside, same ice cream. Penn State's football is Cornell's ice hockey.</p>
<p>I second the Penn State suggestion. I went to Cornell (a long time ago), and Penn State was my second choice when I applied. Also, my son is at Cornell now and he applied to Penn State as a safety (and was admitted).</p>
<p>If you want a school of similar caliber, I agree with Marian about UVA. The University of Michigan might also be a good choice for you.</p>
<p>yeah, there are lots of kids at Schreyer who chose Penn State over Cornell - mostly due to $. Some are there who didn't get into Cornell too. Very good business, engineering, science programs plus some excellent specialty majors (like Meteorology). Both campuses are nice but Cornell is a prettier (can't beat those gorges).<br>
UNC has a great campus (no cows though). But I think it might be harder to get in OOS than Cornell. Not a safety at all. Same with UVA for oos students.</p>