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No, my numbers were per capita. People usually underestimate how intellectual Harvard actually is. </p>
<p>Very few LACs come ahead. In math Harvard is bested only by Mudd. In physics, Harvard is bested only by Mudd, Carleton, and Reed. That said, Harvard does not exactly have a relaxed atmosphere, which I why I would not recommend it for the OP.</p>
<p>mom2collegekids – Thanks for getting us back on track. There are indeed many relaxed schools strong in the sciences (e.g. Hope, K-zoo) that might be appropriate for the OP, depending on his interests and stats.</p>