Vassar vs Tufts - Where to transfer from NYU?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vassar College
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<p>I spent my freshman year at NYU, and decided to transfer for a few reasons (I love NYC, but I can live there later on in life - now is the only time to be an undergrad; I felt lost in a huge student body in a huge city; no campus means non-traditional campus life - you're more or less on your own to find activities, socializing, etc.). I applied to some smaller schools with a more traditional campus and greater sense of community.</p>

<p>I'm now deciding between Tufts and Vassar. Any advice, recommendations, etc. are greatly appreciated. Here is my current thinking so far - feel free to correct or put a different spin on any of the concerns I have. Thanks!</p>

<p>VASSAR
Advantages:
-Small class sizes
-Majors I'd be happy with (Urban studies and geography)
-Gorgeous campus</p>

<p>Concerns:
-Isolated campus
-Too small?
-Attracts a certain 'set' of people - not sure if I'd fit in </p>

<p>TUFTS
Advantages:
-Larger student body with different types of people
-Huge array of activities
-Nearby Davis Square is a neat area</p>

<p>Concerns:
-Majors would be good for me but not ideal
-Proximity to Boston takes away from on-campus life (?)</p>

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<p>Although my point may be minimal, I’d just like to state a major problem I find with Tufts: it’s situated on a giant hill. I visited back in October or November (I don’t remember which) and absolutely loathed that hill within minutes. </p>

<p>Also, although I only visited each for a couple days, I found that Vassar people (both faculty and students) seemed, on the whole, much more welcoming and congenial than those at Tufts.</p>

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<p>Have you already been offered acceptance as a transfer or are you just thinking about it? In some years, there isnt much room for transfers at Vassar</p>