I don’t know anything about CMUs program other than the general super high reputation in math, physics and engineering. And a fantastic school for theatre etc. I love Pittsburgh and it’s close to Pitt and upmc medical complex and med school.
My experience with BC the pre health track has been awesome for my d. Super supportive and also lots of opportunities for research and activities aligned with the track. And the service culture that passes to the students is for real and was attractive to us as a family. We aren’t religious and my daughter is not at all. Hasn’t been an issue.
For us the another benefit for our student was to have on campus access to college sports and cultural attractions in Boston too. Not extremely social and studying being so intense, we wanted fun and easy options to get involved with right on campus and BC has been a home run in this category. Even with a tough first semester from a friend perspective she had things to do and people to go with, now even the early friend group drama has worked out wonderfully.
Neither will be easier than the other. I do know BC has very high placement rates if you are approved by the committee. And they will support you even after you graduate for admissions purposes. How many don’t make it to commited approval level I don’t know.
Interesting side bar. D’s we’ll known Chem professor has a serious cancer diagnosis. His wife set up a blog for students to follow. The spouse posted that the professor x had an important meeting at mass general last week. The dr introduced himself and told prof x. You probably don’t remember me but I had you for chem at bc 15 years ago. Choked me up.
Either way best of luck!!