UVA vs Dartmouth

Colleges and Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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<p>I know its another one of "these" threads, but I'm really at a loss for which to choose.</p>

<p>Just some background info: I live in Virginia and would pay in state tuition at UVA. Although money is not the largest factor for my family, I still think money is always a big deal for a college decision. My family did not qualify for any FA, and so I would pay full tuition at Dartmouth which means Dartmouth would be double the price of UVA for me.</p>

<p>I'm planning on studying Classics while doing premed. I've heard good and bad things about both premed programs and would like to hear what your thoughts on this is. Which (if either) could get me into a better medical school either by better reputation, preparation, or higher GPA?</p>

<p>Overall, I love both schools, although they are very different. I love D's size, focus on undergrad, pride, love of school, prestige and academic quality; but I don't like its price.</p>

<p>I love UVA's price, campus, academic strength, pride, weather and accessability to my home; but I know it doesn't have the rank, reputation, or peer quality of Dartmouth.</p>

<p>WHAT DO I DO!?!?!</p>

<p>(Just as a side note I also got into Vanderbilt, Cornell, Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Boston College if anyone would like to advocate for any of those schools)</p>

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<p>For the price UVa wins out here. Half the price for a very similar education is huge. UVa is one of the two best public universities in the US and has plenty to offer. For me, I chose Dartmouth over UVa because Dartmouth was cheaper out of state, among other reasons. UVa’s campus and weather are two things Dartmouth simply doesn’t have. Ultimately, although I minorly prefer Dartmouth without consideration of cost, I would ask myself if the difference is worth $100,000.</p>