McGill University or Kenyon College ??

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<p>I have a friend who is trying to decide between McGill or Kenyon College. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about Kenyon. Does anyone else know about this school? Kenyon is unofficially in the Little Ivy. McGill is unofficially called the Canadian Ivy. =P</p>

<p>I saw on the Princeton Review that both schools received A- for education. Both are quite selective. Both were founded in the 1820's. McGill, of course, has an international reputation, but Kenyon is not very well known (as far as I'm aware --it has a regional reputation).</p>

<p>The only differences I have found: McGill is located in the center of Montreal, where as Kenyon is basically in the middle of nowhere. McGill is HUGE while Kenyon has a small student body and a very connected community. Kenyon has a gorgeous campus. I've heard that while McGill is bureaucratic, there is a much better relationship between students and professors at Kenyon. And lastly, McGill draws from a much larger body of students (around the world) than Kenyon, which appears to draw from the surrounding states.</p>

<p>I am looking for an unbiased opinion: Does anyone know more about Kenyon? Does anyone know any more factors which could help shed light on deciding between these two schools?</p>

<p>Thanks!!!</p>

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<p>unfortunately, i can't really give you any opinion about kenyon because i have actually never heard of it before, but given that the schools sound SO different, i think it should be a somewhat obvious decision for your friend based on whether they want:</p>

<p>a large and diverse student population, fast-paced environment, exciting urban location, international reputation (McGill)</p>

<p>or</p>

<p>a small and likely far less diverse student population, slower paced environment, isolated urban environment, and little international reputation, if any (Kenyon)</p>

<p>i know i was probably just stating the obvious but hopefully when they think about it like that it helps to make the decision more clear?</p>

<p>definitely if y'all have any questions about mcgill, let me know!</p>