Penn v. Princeton?

[ck222]

Hi everyone - interested in what folks perceive as the relative strengths and weaknesses of each (and no need to emphasize the city vs. suburb piece - I'm already well-aware of that). Thanks in advance for any thoughts/feedback as I grapple...

[ewurgler]

Subfield?

From my primitive searches, it looks like Princeton has better placement at top universities. Obviously a higher US News ranking. A potential advisor at one of the schools I'm looking at went to princeton and said they tend to cut you off (funding-wise) after 5 years. Something to check on for both schools.

Also, I spoke to a soc faculty member yesterday that said Penn HAD a reputation for being an unhappy department, but he said this was a while ago. I'm waitlisted at Penn and a faculty member I have been talking to said the graduate program isn't quite as organized as others.

Go visit.

[misterpat]

Tough call. I'm not too familar with most of Penn's faculty except for David Grazian and Randall Collins (who are both awesome). I'd probably go with Princeton, though.

(Keep in mind I have no idea what sub-field you are in)