<p>My top two colleges are Cornell (I think I will apply ED) and BU. I was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions on other colleges that I might be interested in? I like the size, academics of both of them. I don't mind being in a city or small town, but I would prefer not too rural.</p>
<p>Take a look at the Patriot League schools. They are all relatively small (3-4000 students) and are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. They are located in the Northeast as well. The</a> Patriot League - Official Athletic Site</p>
<p>Cornell and BU have completely different feels. </p>
<p>If the only common factors that you like are size and academic strength, that doesn't narrow down the search much.</p>
<p>Cornell: UVA; Boston Univ.: Syracuse, Tulane, U. of Miami & G.W.U.</p>
<p>Have you been to these schools? My neice was fascinated with BU, but when she actually visited it, did a 180 and started looking at smaller, less urban schools. BU is a great place, but it's not for everyone.</p>
<p>PS, she had the same reaction to Cornell -- thought she would love it, visited it, took it off her list.</p>
<p>I agree with Ford1998. I love Boston but not thrilled with the campus of BU. Way too urban and not a lot of character. I also could not imagine spending winters in Ithaca, NY. No cosmopolitan city within 3-4 hours. End of story.</p>