<p>Does a more rigorous course equate to better knowledge of the subject matter? Yes, a class at School X has more homework and readings than a comparable class at School Y, but the depth of learning could potentially be the same. For all we know, School Y has very insightful lectures or more hands-on, in-class learning. Who knows? Everyone seems to be throwing out their own stories and experiences, but it’s not very objective at all, especially when different schools have different specialties.</p>