<p>Well, competitiveness often correlates with fraction of students who are premeds, prelaws, or aspiring IBankers. Among the top schools, Northwestern is NOT among the largest in terms of that. We have tons of students in education, communications, journalism, and theater that want none of that. Yes, it’s competitive but unlikely more than most other top schools, especially those in the NE.</p>
<p>If you want people that smile at you often on the streets, perhaps you want to consider schools in the South. Northeast is known for being the least friendly while the Midwest is sorta in between.</p>