<p>Hi!</p>
<p>I was accepted to both of the aforementioned schools with a significant amount of merit aid from each. This essentially means that I have a really tough choice to make, since financially, I could go to either. I would really appreciate a compare/contrast between the two schools to help me with my decision. </p>
<p>Thanks to all responders!</p>
<p>I haven’t been to either but here’s my take:
Washington & Lee attracts a bit more of a social student; Davidson attracts a bit more of an academic student
Washington & Lee is in a small remote town; Davidson has Charlotte to draw from (airport, restaurants, etc)
W&L is a bit more pretentious; Davidson is a bit more down-to-earth</p>
<p>I’d love to hear more myself!</p>
<p>I looked at W&L for college and picked Davidson. It’s a bit higher ranked and is at least close to a mid-sized city (and airport). I was turned off from W&L by the seemingly mandatory fraternity housing; it seemed as though everyone was in a fraternity (which is fine) and lived in frat houses (which did not seem fine).</p>