<p>Emory is probably more “isolated” if that’s what you want.
Chicago is bordered on one side by Hyde Park, a rich neighborhood, and the other side by an area that even walking in broad daylight would render a normal surburban student uncomfortable without a bullet-proof vest. </p>
<p>I exaggerated that last part, but not by much.</p>
<p>Overall, Emory will make you “feel better”, but so long as you don’t go looking for trouble, both schools should be fine.
That said, I have seen graffiti on the UChicago school property left by people who are obviously not a part of the school. Also, one of my school teachers had to go there for a meeting three years ago and was mugged twice within one week. The first time, her purse was stolen, and the second time, her cell phone was taken right out of her hand at knife-point.</p>
<p>It happens, but a lot of it also has to do with luck/common sense. I’m sure walking around emory at 3 AM every day will get you into some trouble eventually…just as driving on the wrong side of UChicago in your yellow ferrari will find you some trouble too…lol</p>