George Washington or William and Mary?

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>Hi, my name is George and this question has been boggling my mind for the past few weeks. I've finally decided to make an account here and hear some wise opinions.</p>

<p>I was accepted into GW and W&M two weeks ago, and intend to major in economics/mathematics in college.</p>

<p>I guess the first thing people wonder about is the cost. The cost for these two colleges comes down to 15k (W&M) v. 11k(GW), after financial aid and scholarships of course. As you can see the little difference in cost contributes greatly to my indecision. </p>

<p>The second thing that I've thought about is the study environment. GW is in the heart of the capital while W&M is the exact opposite with a very quiet campus that is more soothing to my taste. But being in the middle of DC and right next to World Bank, which is my life-long goal, GW students probably get a lot more internship opportunities in DC than students from other colleges. So the decision between campus and internship opportunities is another hard one.</p>

<p>Thirdly, the undergraduate economic programs in both colleges are more or less the same. I will have a better chance of connecting with my professors in W&M because of its 11:1 faculty to student ratio. However, I will have the chances of taking more rigorous courses in GW (since GW has a graduate econ program and W&M doesn't). So professor vs. courses is also debatable. </p>

<p>Finally, the reputation. GW definitely is more renowned than W&M world wide, while W&M is ranked 20 places higher in the US. I really don't know what to think.</p>

<p>So my friends, I'd love to hear your opinions on this situation.
Thanks.</p>

<p>-George</p>

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<p>George-see my response to your same post under collge search and selection.</p>

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<p>george…its really up to you.
both of the schools you mention are really good choices, and you have clearly done your research on both of them. personally, i would say that GW is a better choice. i believe that the internship opportunities and more rigorous courses will prove to be truly valuable in your future aspirations. as far as location/environment is concerned…GW is probably a better decision because there is a lot more to do in the case that you might get bored…and for the fact that you will be closer [physically and academically] to your “life-long dream” if you go to GW.</p>

<p>with all that considered…W&M would not be a bad choice either. if you are really undecided you should ask your parents and friends [perhaps a person in your physics/math class]…and i am sure they will help you come to a decision. </p>

<p>good luck!</p>

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<p>You can still connect with your professors at GW! Most upper level (that is, beyond the intro micro and macro) courses are around 35 students at the most. Also, if you want a quieter campus, there’s Mount Vernon, which is in the “suburban” part of DC, very cute and quiet.</p>

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<p>I’m not a business major, but if you look at the logistics of it, the World bank is right around the corner from GW. Bc there are so many internships, you could get an internship at the World Bank and have your foot in the door while students from W&M would just be nameless faces sending in their resumes, hoping to get their feet in the door.</p>