<p>Given JHU’s ability to attract pre-med applicants, there’s probably a higher concentration of pre-meds there who are GPA-conscious and are competing for a limited number leadership positions in clubs/medical research. NU has historically attracted students of more diverse interests, e.g. communications, economics, music, sociology, education, journalism, etc.</p>
<p>I feel that NU provides a better quality of life, in terms of location, campus vibrancy and social life. However, some people would rather have a poorer quality of life so they’re forced to concentrate on academics.</p>