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Brown vs Dartmouth: which Ivy is better?
Direct answer: Brown is often better for Open Curriculum flexibility in Providence. Dartmouth is often better for undergraduate-centered residential intensity in Hanover.
A Campus Future comparison for Ivy undergraduate culture.
- Brown wins when…
- Primary fit
- Dartmouth wins when…
- Alternate fit
- Theme
- Ivy undergraduate culture
Key takeaways
- Criterion beats brand. Decide on Ivy undergraduate culture.
- Brown. See campus guide.
- Dartmouth. See campus guide.
Side-by-side
When Brown is better
Brown is often better for Open Curriculum flexibility in Providence.
When Dartmouth is better
Choose Dartmouth when its alternate strengths outweigh Brown on Ivy undergraduate culture.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brown better than Dartmouth?
Brown is often better for Open Curriculum flexibility in Providence. Dartmouth is often better for undergraduate-centered residential intensity in Hanover.
Brown or Dartmouth?
Use Ivy undergraduate culture as the scoreboard, then compare location and program.