<p>I'd also say that it is probably difficult to find significant academic differences between the caliber of faculty at Princeton versus Yale, but Princeton faculty are definitely known to be incredibly accessible. For example, the International Relations Council, a student organization, has guest speakers--professors, lecturers, diplomats, etc--at almost every weekly meeting they hold.</p>
<p>Princeton produced Eliot Spitzer.</p>
<p>Yale produced George W. Bush.</p>
<p>Hmm, I think those last two posts largely miss the point. Eliot Spitzer produced Eliot Spitzer, and the same for Bush. It does not make sense to blame an institution for who they are.</p>