<p>If I am interested in IR, Middle East Studies, archaelogy/anthropology, which would be a better place to attend:</p>
<p>Swarthmore ($29,000 a year)
Tufts (32,000 a year)
Washu (8,000 a year)</p>
<p>I am also recieving a lot of money to go to washu, which is a good thing for my parents, but may detract from my learning experience (because I am not in a big city or on the coast..)</p>
<p>Tufts is a clear leader in IR among those three thanks to the Fletcher school...but that's probably more relevant at the grad school level.</p>
<p>When it comes to undergrad, all will be academically excellent. I'd consider fit.</p>
<p>Also, try using your WashU offer to get better offers from the other schools. In theory that should only work for need-based aid instead of merit-based aid...but in practice, well, all's fair in love, war, and college admissions ;)</p>