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<p>The Cornell alumni network is helpful in part because it is huge – simply because Cornell is huge, by private school standards. We Cornellians are everywhere, and we’re predisposed to hire each other.</p>
<p>Dartmouth is a lot smaller. </p>
<p>Another point: Part of your decision may depend on what you plan to do after college. If you intend to go to some type of graduate or professional school that you have to pay for (medical, veterinary, law, or business school), minimizing your undergraduate debt is a very high priority. If you’re planning to get a Ph.D. (where you will be supported by a teaching or research assistantship during graduate school) or to enter the job market right after graduation, a moderate amount of undergraduate debt may be less of an issue.</p>