<p>A toss-up as the Sanford School of Public policy ranks with the best of them for public policy and same for Chicago’s famous economics department. If I was advising my child (hope to get the chance as he has applied to both), I would suggest basing your decision on a few clear differences between the schools such as: (1) weather, (2) big or small city, and (3) liberal arts classes (then pick Chicago) vs a more flexible distribution requirement (Duke).</p>