Northeastern vs Tufts vs Bucknell

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm really, really torn between these three schools. I'm fairly confident I will end up with a good education and a good experience no matter what...I'm just looking for that x-factor that will make my decisions.</p>

<p>Possible dealbreakers:</p>

<p>1) Student Population. I'm intelligent but not wealthy. I went to a subaverage high school but did very well, but I'd rather have diversity than elitism.
2) Money. Northeastern is the only one that may offer merit money, although Bucknell allowed me to apply for its math department's $10k/yr endowment.
3) City. I loved Boston. That kills Bucknell. but...
4) Town. I loved Lewisburg. I loved the small city and the community.
5) Prestige. Can Northeastern make me competitive in the real world?</p>

<p>Note that I haven't yet been accepted to any, although I have reason to believe that Northeastern will accept, Bucknell should, and Tufts...could.</p>

<p>Any advice would be awesome!</p>

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<p>I'd say Bucknell or Tufts.</p>

<p>Tufts meets full need, so I'd suggest it; Bucknell, especially if you like the town is also a good candidate.</p>

<p>Northeastern is well known for business; Boston is a plus, however.</p>

<p>I'd shoot for Tufts & Bucknell (usually good financial aid). If all else fails, Northeastern is a good choice.</p>