<p>How these two schools compare? Pros and Cons in respective categories: academics, sports, campus life, events, extracurriculars, weather, quality of life, etc
I'm thinking about transferring to either one from UChicago Thanks!</p>
<p>I turned down a full tuition scholarship from Vandy to go to Cornell. </p>
<p>Overall, I felt that Cornell ranked higher in both academics and campus life (Vandy’s exclusive Greek system and lesser diversity were both turn offs). Sports, ECs, and events are great at both schools. As much as I love Nashville and the warmer weather, Cornell won me over.</p>
<p>I was accepted to both as a transfer student and also turned down a free-ride to Vandy. For one, Cornell is definitely known to be more academically focused whereas Vanderbilt is known for its party scene and unparalleled emphasis on greek life. That’s not to say that greek life/a great party scene isn’t apparent at Cornell and an academic focus isn’t apparent at Vanderbilt. I’ve also heard that Vandy has an extremely southern presence which can be a good or a bad thing depending on you. Obviously, the weather in Nashville trumps the weather in Ithaca but for me, that wasn’t really a big deal. Sports are definitely bigger at Vandy so if that’s your thing, maybe that’s something to consider. Also, the Vanderbilt campus was pretty amazing (but again, so is Cornell’s). Ultimately, both schools can offer countless opportunities from both an academic and a social standpoint so it’s really a matter of fit.</p>
<p>I think both are roughly on the same level academically. Cornell has an edge in a lot of fields, particularly the sciences, but I’m certain both will give you a great education. The weather is hands down better at Vanderbilt. I am not sure how good the extracurricular offerings are at Vanderbilt, but one advantage of Cornell is its large and diverse student population, which naturally leads to many great opportunities. </p>
<p>My friend also chose Cornell (almost a full ride) over a full ride to Vanderbilt. He visited Vanderbilt and said he felt intimidated by the “southern feel.” A low-income minority, he was also put off by the number of luxury cars he saw parked in the parking lots, and was worried he would not fit in. (But then, he also thought Princeton felt too wealthy.) But these may be positives for someone of completely different background. So I would definitely visit both schools before committing, since the overall atmosphere at Cornell and Vanderbilt are very different.</p>
<p>Just a side note…I love southern culture. I love the people, the food, the music, everything. That being said, I still felt uncomfortable on the Vanderbilt campus. A thread on the Vandy board frantically asking what the popular clothing brands were among students so that the OP could fit in basically sums it up for me.</p>
<p>what were the responses of the clothing line countryangel? </p>
<p>i dont know a thing about vandy but would you say the vandy culture is a bit more western/country than it is southern? how does it compare to emory, umiss, lsu?</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/667936-what-not-wear.html?highlight=clothing[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/667936-what-not-wear.html?highlight=clothing</a></p>
<p>When I visited, Vandy was much more preppy than anything else. It seemed to exemplify a lot of things that southern culture was not (at least IMO). I expected to see students who were much more laid back in terms of fashion - jeans, tees, anything comfortable that lets you relax and just have fun. Instead, people seemed much too obsessed with the brand name and price tag of their clothes.</p>
<p>Of course, it could have just been my own perception. But I really do feel like it’s much easier to find your own crowd at a place like Cornell, whereas many Vandy students seemed to fit in the same sort of “group.”</p>
<p>I don’t know too much about the other schools you mentioned to compare. I guess it would come down to the diversity of the student body.</p>
<p>yuck! threads like those make me sick…i guess vandy is the country ivy afterall! ROFL</p>
<p>we forget that southerners also go to prep schools :P</p>
<p>lol yeah, good point. It took me a while to choose Cornell over Vandy simply because of the money factor, but Cornell was definitely a better fit!</p>