<p>Hey everyone!
I just heard back from Haverford and UVA and while they're very different schools which both have great reputations, I am in love with both of them! I dont know how to choose and would love if somebody could help me out! Which one has a better reputation because I havethe impression that UVA is better known throughout the US while haverford more in the philly/DC/ny area...
And also the pro's and con's of both schools
Can someone tell me which one would be better for a pre-med student or somebody interested in economics/internatioal relations?
soory for all the questions but any help would be appreciated!</p>
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<p>haverford and uva are so completely different how do you even start. uva is a public, mid sized, southern-ish school. haverford is a private, small, northern school, which you share classes between all of those other schools (bryn mawr, swarthmore, etc - villanova is included too i think… rosemont…), uva has, like, 5 colleges in itself (law, business, med, eschool, arch, etc). i think you really need to evaluate which of those two sounds more like you… they’re so different!!!</p>
<p>congrats on your acceptance into those exceptional schools 
Well, if you are trying to go the route of premed, I believe UVA would be a great choice; they are ranked #23 of USNW for their med school. Haverford is an excellent school, but i do not know much about it.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for your advice!
Yes i know they’re so completely different but i love things about both of them which is making this decision so much harder!</p>
<p>but overall which diploma looks more impressive or could u say they’re more or less equal in reputation? Also, which school will allow me to have a higher salary when just out of college or create more opportunities for me?</p>
<p>I would definitely say UVa. UVa is more well known</p>
<p>Haverford is at least the equal of UVa academically but it is a riskier choice. Even by LAC standards it is VERY small (1,169 students). UVa obviously is much better known. If you’re not a risk taker, all else being equal, maybe UVa. But this is not necessarily the right answer. No one on CC will be able to provide that.</p>
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“Well known” does not equal prestige. In any event, they’re both impressive.</p>
<p>I’d strongly recommend visiting both if you have the time. My son narrowed all of his choices down to his top two last year. He did back-to-back overnights in early April and came away with a clear preference. My bet is spending some time on each campus would help you decide. They really are <em>very</em> different environments, but rest assured you can be academically successful coming out of either one.</p>
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<p>I’d go with UVA over Haverford. It has better name recognition. It will be easier for you to get a job/get into a good grad school with UVA. Also, UVA has some world-renowned professors.</p>
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<p>^^ Haverford is top notch. Anyone who is anyone knows about it… a degree from Haverford will definitely serve one well with their career and grad school.</p>
<p>UVa is great too.</p>