<p>My D (who is finishing her junior year in HS) wants a small liberal arts school. After much searching seems to now be set on either Union or Lafayette. Based on our initial visit/research, it seems to me that Lafayette is slightly higher ranked overall but Union may have more to offer in the sciences -- but I'm not really sure. Any opinions are welcome.</p>
<p>IMO, “slightly higher ranked overall” should have zero weight in your evaluation. Rankings are merely opinions, based on questionable criteria.</p>
<p>More important questions, IMO:
- Which is stronger in the programs she wants?
- Which is a better fit socially?
- Which is a better fit financially?
- Would she rather spend four years in Easton or Schenectady? (the devil or the deep blue sea?)</p>
<p>Among others.</p>