<p>I think in pure educational quality, Wellesley is a powerhouse. Very low student-faculty ratio, lots of personal attention, very, very few TAs, small classes, a huge endowment per student, wonderful career advising. I’ve never been a great fan of its location (neither fish nor fowl). Many of the same qualities at Mount Holyoke, in a bucolic location. What I like best about CMU is its location - Pittsburgh is a really exciting town these days, and the co-location with Pitt makes it a very vibrant place. </p>
<p>I don’t get NYU (unless at Tisch, or maybe Stern). If New York City is important to you…</p>