Northwestern or UChicago

Confused92
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:48:44 +0000

They’re pretty different schools.
Northwestern feels a little more pre-professional, filled with very smart people who know already what they want to do, which usually involves in some way or the other real life applications.

Chicago’s a little more intellectual (note: not more intelligent. there is a difference), pretty defined by the Core and it’s quirkiness. student’s are a little more nerdy but not socially awkward in any way.

Both are very strong in the programs you’re interested in. Chicago’s a bit better in econ (partly from hype, tbh) and northwestern slightly better in pre law/med (again, barely). But if you are interested in engineering then apply to NU without a doubt. No engineering vs One of the best in the country is a bit of a no brainer.

Theory vs Practice is kinda how I saw it my mind. liked both, so applied to both