"Dickinson vs. American vs. Denison vs. Ohio Wesleyan"

College Search & Selection
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I am really interested in Dickinson, Denison, American University and Ohio Wesleyan

Here is a few things about me and what I am looking for, please feel free to comment and if you have any advice can help

  • I am French, HIspanic, and Jewish: how is the diveristy, jewish life? What about the international community which amtters to me?
  • I want small classes and permanent faculty (not adjuncts/TA's)
  • I prefer cities but i can adapt easily
  • I hope to major in philosophy, or political science, minor in French studies
  • I want to go to Law school
  • I want to study in another city in the US during my 4 years
  • I am not interested in Greek life
  • I am not really a drinking/partying person
  • Are these campus strong regarding the political atmosphere (Liberal/Moderate/Conservative)
  • Support for first gen/ELL
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What is your question?

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Does your mom have a thread out here, too? I just answered questions on American & Dickinson for a parent whose kid sounds just like you (and they were interested in Denison, too). Just don’t want to repeat if you are the same student. :slight_smile:

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Yes I think she does thank you for the advice

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Are all four of them affordable ?

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OWU is the outlier here, big Greek life, not as strong academically as the others, so I would let that one fall away.

Dickinson and Denison have a lot of similarities, and coukd both be great choices. My kid has been to both a number of times, and has been very impressed with diversity at Denison. The school recruits 1st gen, ethnic and racial minorities, and uses generous merit aid to build a diverse class. Big difference that might be relevant for you, Denison is 30 min from Columbus and the school works hard to make arts, music in C’bus accessible to students. While Carlisle, where Dickinson is, is a bigger town than Granville, Dickinson is further from a big city than Denison (roughly 2 hours from Pittsburgh and Philly, though closer to Harrisburg). Dickinson is known for its long-standing study abroad programs.

American seems a different option altogether, really a question of how important being in the DC area is for you.

Great options, good luck with your decision!