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Hi guys,

I enrolled at Wash U regular decision, and I was given an admission offer off of the wait list at Hopkins a few days ago. I am really having a killer time trying to decide between these two. I am going to post my perspectives of each. Please try and offer an unbiased opinion regarding the reality or correctness of what I've posted, or anything else that I should know to contribute to my decision. (I am engineering school) I have been told by my counselor and my other advisors that it is essentially a toss-up and I would enjoy both.

The main differences as I see them:
Hopkins is a more "cut-throat" environment where the engineers are very competitive and edgy. Conversely, Wash U is a quality engineering school; however, people are more relaxed and are not so competitive.

Hopkins is a more well-known university that has more of a wow-factor in the real world. While I am positively sure Wash U offers an equal education, the reality is that it is not recognized in the same way Hopkins is.

Wash U's food is better than that of Hopkins.

I know the Wash U campus is very nice, but I've never seen Hopkins. I'd appreciate input about Hopkins campus if you are familiar (no hearsay please though).

My biggest concern about Hopkins is what I've been told about how cut-throat and competitive people there are (that they work extremely hard and don't have much fun).