<p>I am having a hard time deciding between Colgate and Bucknell for ED. How would you compare these schools? If you go to one of these schools, what do you like about it and what don't you like about it? How would you compare the two? Thank you.</p>
<p>I trust you have spent some quality time visiting bith campuses and have researched their course offerings and requirements to get to this point. How exciting for you! I was a successful ED applicant to Colgate a long time ago.</p>
<p>I did not consider Bucknell for several reasons. But if I were considering both, and bearing in mind that I have had only a few short visits to Bucknell over the years, here’s my take:</p>
<p>What counts, in my opinion, are Colgate’s higher rankings in publications/services that try to measure such things e.g. USN&WR, including its far larger endowment-standalone and per student, number of applications/ lower acceptance rate/ higher yield. See also Princeton Review for their take on both schools where you will see how Case Library, now 7 years old, ranks nationally.</p>
<p>About school spirit one tangible is Colgate’s DI ice hockey program. The men are now no. 1 in ECAC, no. 4 in the country. None at all at Bucknell. That counts for something, doesn’t it, when old Starr Rink is packed. And on the subject of spirit and facilities, Colgate is delivering a $38.5 million new athletic center for ice hockey, soccer and lacrosse in 23 months.</p>
<p>I could go on about Colgate’s Most Beautiful Campus ranking this year which I am guessing is partly down to its emphasis on stone vs boring brick. Or the relative predominance of Greek life at Bucknell which has its good and bad points, as you would expect, with 19 houses there vs 8 now at Colgate. Or Colgate’s new arts center to be located in the heart of Hamilton, of 15,500 square feet and a $21 million cost, planned also for 2016.</p>
<p>Most importantly, of course, is the academics side of things where Colgate excels with that 9:1 student:faculty ratio, and Colgate’s relatively generous financial aid.</p>
<p>Good luck with your selection for ED!</p>