<p>Can I get a compare/contrast on these two in the context of a particular student from those familiar with these school?
Student is male, ACT 28. Interested in poli sci, gov, economics. Neither crunchy/granola nor "bro", so not into sports or frats. Politically libertarian, open minded but probably would not enjoy an oppressively leftist campus culture.</p>
<p>A mix of previous responses. The search button really works.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/14091-puget-sound-willamette-lewis-clark.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/14091-puget-sound-willamette-lewis-clark.html</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1032065-willamette-lewis-clark.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1032065-willamette-lewis-clark.html</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/willamette-university/43460-any-one-considering-willamette.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/willamette-university/43460-any-one-considering-willamette.html</a></p>
<p>Also try Uni<em>go and College</em>Prow_ler (leave out the _)</p>
<p>^ Thanks EDad, I appreciate your response. I have already read those threads and have gathered a general sense of the two schools. However, one of the threads is 6 years old, the other contains 3 posts.
I was hoping to get a more recent opinion, and as I said in the OP, specifically in the context of a particular student.</p>
<p>Can only speak to Willamette. My child is very happy there. During Parents Weekend last month, every parent we spoke with told us their child was settled in, involved, engaged, and thrilled with their college choice. </p>
<p>My child does not think Greek life dominates, and has been busy with friends and activities that don’t involve alcohol.</p>
<p>My guess is that Willamette and Lewis and Clark are more alike than they are different. Differences will probably be minor and not a big deal in the grand scheme. </p>
<p>I’d give WU the edge if politics and government are your child’s major. You can’t beat having the Capital building directly across the street. Lots of internships available.</p>
<p>I’d give L&C the edge if your child will have to fly home. It is a bit of an inconvenience to get from Salem to Portland.</p>
<p>As someone said on an older thread, you can’t go wrong with either school</p>
<p>You might want to post in the L&C and Willamette forums to see if anyone has looked at both schools more recently. DD2 attends L&C and loves it but never looked at Willamette. I do understand there are a good number of cross-admits.</p>
<p>Thanks, Erin’s Dad and kellie.</p>
<p>Will the student be able to visit both campuses? Living near these schools, and knowing many many students, I would say this particular student may lean toward Willamette (not quite as granola, not quite as left) ---- but these are small differences and there are so many similarities that a visit and class attendance would be the best way to determine fit. Is the financial aid or merit available part of the equation? That may vary quite a bit between the two schools.
A person interested in poli sci and government may enjoy Willamette’s proximity to the capital and availability of internships, etc. in the public sector - within walking distance.
We have several friends who love each place!</p>
<p>Hello - I just posted this rely on another thread - I’m not sure how these threads got separated. Anyhoo:</p>
<p>I was in the same boat last year, looking at schools around Portland with my HS senior. As an ecologist, I am fond of looking at a place’s “whole picture”, and I love the Willamette picture. One of the big differences my son noted, and which had a large effect on his choice of WU, was it’s liberal use of big open quads, which lends itself to student meeting, greeting, playing, relaxing, whatever. Also, a nice, small, but interesting downtown is a short stroll away. Also, during our visit, WU exuded a warm, friendly, smart but not at all pretentious atmosphere.
Lewis and Clark is absolutely gorgeous, but it does not have much in the way of big welcoming open spaces, it doesn’t have any near-by (walking distance) cafes or whatnot, bec. it is in a residential area, and during our visit seemed to be alot more rigorously “Politically Correct” about things.
For a laid-back kid without a car, WU was equal to L and C intellectually, but to us, seemed more warm and fuzzy.
So, there’s a single data point for you!</p>
<p>On the flip side of that, my son graduated from L & C a couple of years ago. He visited WU but was more interested in being in a vibrant city. He loved the fact that when you walked around campus that you could never see much of it so it felt like you could get away without leaving the place. He also wanted a school with no Greek life. As others have said, I think that the difference is really more a matter of personal choice than anything else.</p>
<p>Very helpful posts! Thank you. FA will not be a factor, so it will be all about fit (and getting in 
)</p>
<p>Agree that visits will be helpful.</p>