Washu vs. Vandy. Where to go ?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>I am posting this in couple of subforums to get more feedback.</p>

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<p>I really don't know where to go.
I plan to major in economics and minor in math, political science. There is also a chance that I will double-major in Finance (Olin) if I go to Washu. </p>

<p>Washu appealing b/c:
-seems to be stronger academically
-more reputable political science program
-easy to double-major (incl. business school)
-better internship / jobs opportunities / grad school placement (?)
-liberal
-better dorms, food then Vandy</p>

<p>Washu turn offs:
-students seem somewhat geeky
-less school spirit
-bad school name, no name recognition relative to rankings </p>

<p>Vandy appealing b/c:
-Nashville
-school spirit
-better social life
-seems almost as good academically as Washu
-good name</p>

<p>Vandy turn offs:
-little things that Washu has an upper hand at (dorms, food)
-prevalence of Greek life</p>

<p>Cost is not a factor (about the same).</p>

<p>Which one would you choose and why ?
Thanks in adavance.</p>

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<p>Go with WashU ;-)...I didn't get the vibe that the students were that geeky and WashU's name recognition is there for places that matter (i.e. employers, grad schools).</p>

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<p>bump (10 char)</p>

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<p>yea... name recognition is there, i would say; maybe not sometime between 5 - 10 years ago, but it is now.</p>

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<p>i'm deciding between the same two schools myself. still haven't made up my mind though. right now, i'm leaning more toward wash u. however, if you ask me again tomorrow or next week, my feelings might change</p>

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<p>"yea... name recognition is there, i would say; maybe not sometime between 5 - 10 years ago, but it is now."</p>

<p>Yeah, i tend to agree. In fact, WashU has been labled "unheard of" and a "hidden gem" for so long that i'd reckon it was quite name brand now</p>

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<p>trust me- the social life here is what you make of it. i have a phenomenal social life and i go out all the time. none of my friends are geeky. i promise :)</p>