Carleton College vs. Vassar College

Colleges and Universities A-Z Carleton College
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<p>I'm trying to choose my ED(1) School, but I can't choose between these two schools... Could anyone help me by telling what these schools are like (atmosphere, financial aid accessibility, location, etc) please, including which one would be easier for me to adapt to?</p>

<p>Some information about me:
1 Leadership Postion
4 Volunteer Hours per week
SAT: 2010 (latest test score yet to come)
Unweighted GPA: 3.74
Rank: Unknown
Extracurriculars I'd really WANT to have: Cinema club, Badminton</p>

<p>I'm interested in majoring in the Humanities area (not sure, specifically), possibly Psychology. If all goes as planned, there is about 70% that I'd be going to a Law Graduate School. I'm Canadian, but studying in an international school in South Korea. As for the atmosphere, I'd like a more urban location or at least a location that is more accessible to the Cities (I know that these two colleges are not so urban set..). I'd also like a friendly atmosphere (for obvious reasons), and a diverse place.</p>

<p>I heard that Carleton is #1 among liberal colleges in terms of academics, but my brother lives in Manhattan, so I just think that Vassar could be easier to adapt to, since I always turn to my brother for help (despite the 75 mile difference). Please help me decide because I have to by October 14th because of school reasons.... Thank you!</p>

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<p>My son was a sports recruit and did overnights at both a few years ago. While they are both fine schools they are quite different in many ways. One of the things that really appeals to many students is Carleton’s success at attracting a student body that specifically chose to attend the school. Vassar is also far more liberal than Carleton due to it’s east coast culture. Both are great schools and have beautiful campuses so you couldn’t go wrong with either.</p>