Can someone compare and contrast Yale University and Brown University?

Question

In terms of distance from New York City, campus, activities, dorms,academics, atmosphere(relaxed?tense?),how much time devoted to studying, student life, teacher-student ratio...important things like that to make an informed decisions about college.Thanks!!!

Answer 1

I only spent a few days on both campuses, but I thought Brown had a more artistic, creative, mellow vibe than Yale, and I definitely prefer Providence over New Haven. Providence is more charming, and has a true college town feel to it, whereas New Haven is a bit run down & boring. It is closer to NYC, though. The students at both schools are awesome. They are more than just academically gifted; most of the students are really accomplished & talented in other realms as well, and you're not going to get bored with them. There is also something going on at both campuses.

The main reason I prefer Brown is the unique curriculum that doesn't have gen ed requirements, and allows you to take whatever class you'd like as a pass/ fail. It's really cool because it liberates you to take whatever truly interests you without the pressure of potentially getting a grade that could affect your transcript, and you aren't bogged down by gen ed courses that have no relevance to your major.

The profs at both schools & stellar, and I think the teacher-student ratio are about the same. I wasn't really in love with the dorms at either, but I had a lot of fun staying at them on both campuses.

Yale is ranked higher, but thanks to that it's also got a lower rate of acceptance. Less than 8% got in last yr. A random little perk to Yale is they have Club Quarters, a private hotel in several cities, and a really cool Club House in NYC that is just for alums & their families.

Stanford is my top choice, but I'm applying to Brown & Yale as well and I think I would be happy at either.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Brown is the color of poo!