<p>Brown will attract a certain type of student who would not be happy at other top level universities. So Brown’s place in the Top 20 undergrad research schools is pretty safe for at least the next 5 years. </p>
<p>NU though is climbing into the Top Ten for USNWR. This year the acceptance rate will decrease from last year’s 15% and it will just get more competitive year after year. </p>
<p>To answer the original question: “I wonder if any other students have seen this type of increased ED interest in Northwestern at their schools ?”</p>
<p>The answer is, ‘yes’ but, the better answer is: There will be even more interest in ED in the next few years after new (not to reveal anything) and incredible programs are released to the public, their ranking jumps, and their name is better known all over the world.</p>