arc – I know – they are very, very, different institutions – and they attract different types of guys –
But, there might be a fellow out there who could find himself feeling “at home” at either – and maybe as he is thinking about how he is going to pay for his tuition and living expenses, etc., the notion that there is a yeshiva where he find a seat and learn for no charge might be worthwhile –
it’s informational, that’s all –
In my time I’ve had the privilege and joy of wandering into a lot beis medreshes all over the place – and I’ve found that if I close my eyes and just listen to the love of learning, a lot begins to equalize –
having said, I also recognize differences in hashkafah, me’halachs of yeshivos, etc – but, again – there might be a guy out there who can’t afford to pay and can’t afford to take out loans –