Both are awesome universities. I am doubly biased (or unbiased), as I went to both schools – one undergrad and the other grad. I’d choose Brown, especially considering factors 2, 5, and 7. As for culture, Nashville and Providence are quite different as are the schools with Brown bring more liberal. Vandy is a special place and they treat their students very well. I also loved Nashville. Tough call but I’d go to Brown.