<p>nngmm…the impression <em>I</em> got from the OP was asking this question due to the finances of the situation…scholarship at Richmond or NOT at Dartmouth. I understand your point about athletic scholarships being “different” but the reality is a more generous offer means less debt…and whether it’s a merit award or an athletic scholarship, it’s saving the kiddo money.</p>
<p>If the student wants to be a college athlete and wants the money to do so…and feels that it’s worth it to save the money that would be spent on Dartmouth…then go for Richmond. It’s a fine school.</p>
<p>And one will save this OP money. The other won’t.</p>