<p>I agree that both are great schools and that you should visit and hopefully, you will find one of the schools more appealing to you.</p>
<p>In terms of NY/Philly, I think that Sybbie is not quite accurate. The round trip off-peak fare is $22.50 (round-trip peak is $27.00) and many students do go to NYC on the spur of the moment, to hang out, meet friends etc. I’m not saying that kids do it on a weekly basis, but proximity to NYC is not just a selling point without any substance–for many, it’s a real asset, adding a extra dimension to social and cultural options. In addition, students with NYC/Philly job interviews are able to get in and out of the city quickly, making it easy to schedule interviews.</p>
<p>I have a daughter at Princeton and a cousin (but more like a niece) at Dartmouth. There are many wealthy kids at both schools, but I don’t feel that Princeton students “flaunt” their wealth any more than Dartmouth students. I also believe that both schools have taken numerous steps to attract and retain first gen students and make their experience comfortable and successful.</p>
<p>You have two great schools to choose from. Good luck with your decision.</p>