Northwestern vs Caltech

Colleges & Universities Northwestern University
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<p>I have narrowed down the schools that I want to attend to these two, and I know that the two are extremely different but I am attracted to the two for different reasons. As of now I am leaning towards Northwestern and I love the school, but it is hard for me to simply pass up on Caltech. I am mostly concerned about research opportunities, strength in science education (and grade deflation/inflation), student body at Northwestern compared to that of Caltech, and any other things that you can comment on comparing the two.</p>

<p>All advice is appreciated in advance!</p>

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<p>One factor is your future prospects.
-Caltech–> Silicone Valley/West coast business/Intensive research grad-school</p>

<p>-Northwestern–> Midwestern prestige/PreMed/Midwestern business (chicago finance hub)</p>

<p>Northwestern is by far more well-rounded in student body and research-wise. Caltech is deff more science intensive.</p>

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<p>Doesn’t Caltech have less than 1000 undergrads? That would be depressing.</p>