Northeastern vs U of Rochester?

jwmom
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:05:36 +0000

My older son is a junior at U or R and my younger son is going to start NEU as a freshman in the fall so I know a great deal about both schools. Although I don’t know anything about their premed programs I can help you evaluate life at the schools.

U of R is a small school, only about 1000 students per year, 4000 total undergrad. Neu is 3-4 times the size. U or R has a completely enclosed beautiful campus. Neu has an open, city, yet green campus. Rochester provides very little to do off campus. Boston is a fantastic city to be in. U of R is a much higher ranked school, Neu will give you great coop experience.

These are all things to be weighed. A lot has to do with your personality - would you do better in a large or small school, an enclosed campus or a big city, etc. I love both schools but they are suited to different people and I couldn’t see my 2 sons switching places.