<p>Is it obvious?
Help me decide. I was accepted at both. I am thinking in engineering, physics or math but I would like to take some courses on business, economy, or just something else than science. People in this website compares Harvey Mudd with the Ivies, is it that good? I sometimes feel comments overrate it.
A friend from Harvard told me that the reputation of Colgate is high above that of HMC. I live abroad, I don't know anything. In my country both are as unknown as colleges in latin america are for americans.
Do Harvey mudd graduates do big things after they graduate?</p>
<p>Go for HMC, if you can afford it, and you don't care about anything that is not math/science. Their financial aid is pathetic, as is their humanities, but for core math/sci. it is outstanding.</p>
<p>HMC is the most selective liberal arts college. It is part of a group of colleges including Pomona which has outstanding economics courses; Claremont Mckenna has business courses as well. As a Mudd student you can take classes at these other schools. Mudd is known for its quirky, geeky kids while Colgate has a preppy, athletic culture. Colgate is cold and in a small town while Mudd is in a LA suburb. Mudd students work very hard. They are so very different. Good luck.</p>
<p>Go for Mudd if you're set on math and science. It sounds like the perfect place for you since math and sciences are your focuses, but you still have interests in business and economics. In any of the Claremont Colleges, you'll get the benefits of a small liberal arts school and a major university, since you can cross-register at any of the colleges. Keep in mind that HMC is probably loads more difficult than Colgate. You might get a lower GPA by going to HMC, which could greatly hinder getting into med school, if you're interested, or getting hired by an employer unfamiliar with the rigors of HMC.</p>
<p>IMO, for those familiar with colleges in the US, HMC completely trumps Colgate for math and science.</p>
<p>Could you expand this? I think I understand the word preppy (I live abroad), but the quirky and geeky are not very clear.</p>
<p>preppy = collegiate, typical college attitudes and dress, relative conformity to social norms</p>
<p>quirky = individualistic attitudes and dress, noncomformist</p>
<p>geeky = super studious, smart, academic focus over other interests</p>
<p>Not a great description, but should do for the purpose here :)</p>
<p>I agree that Mudd is the best choice for a serious math/science student who has plans to go to grad school. The school is very helpful in placing it's students who do well.
You'll easily be able to take any other courses of interest at one of the other Claremont colleges.</p>
<p>I heard Harvey Mudd was really selective... I'd go with Harvey Mudd, it means more.</p>
<p>One thing to note--HMC calls itsself a "Liberal Arts College," but is certainly not one in the sense that most would expect the definition--it is thoroughly math/science-centric.</p>
<p>I agree with sysiphus - Harvey Mudd is a wonderful school, but it's not a true liberal arts school. You should be absoutely certain that you want this area of study.</p>
<p>colgate, u may get free toothpaste :D</p>