Of course, it is also easier to get admitted to Dickinson than the other 3.ĭadx3 you make very valid points about the knowledge and perspectives that parents/non-students/alums can offer (which, in some cases, is more valuable than what a jaded freshman can offer). Dickinson is a very good liberal arts college, but not quite in the same academic league as Swarthmore, Haverford or Chicago.
Chicago is a university in the middle of a big city, and has its own unique take on the core curriculum. Haverford is probably more Quaker influenced than Swarthmore, is significantly smaller (though some would say you should add in Bryn Mawr which is close by), and has a strong honor code. Even between Swarthmore and Haverford there are differences: Swarthmore has significantly more money (endowment) and has its unique honors program. Of the other schools, Swarthmore and Haverford are the most similar to each other, as small liberal arts colleges, both with Quaker backgrounds and in suburban Philadelphia. ( ) If your son is interested in playing soccer at a strong DIII program, I strongly advise speaking with the coach. The men’s soccer team is currently in Greece for a 13 day preseason trip. They made it to the NCAA DIII tournament in each of the past 2 years.
Swarthmore has a very strong men’s soccer program.
