<p>I was recently accepted into both schools, and have no idea which one to choose. I will be studying economics whichever one I choose, and I also see upsides to both the city (Penn) and the isolated campus of Dartmouth. Is there any criteria (i.e. social/community/workload/facilities etc.) that differentiate the two schools that could help me make my choice?</p>
<p>The best thing for you would be to visit each one if you can. They are very different in many regards. You mention location, but also the student body size and the ratio of undergrad to grad students are very different. Dartmouth prides itself on its focus on undergraduate education. But at either school, you can and will get a great education. You will have a much better sense of which one feels like the better environment for you if you can visit.</p>