<p>quality of life is highly subjective. there are miserable people at Pomona, and really happy people at NU - it all depends on the group of friends you end up with, what kinds of things you’re into, what makes you happy, etc. Pomona has good weather and what seems to be a closer, more insulated community that was pretty fun to be in when I visited. My dorm at Northwestern (Willard) has the same feel. Remember that quality of life is something that you largely control yourself - make your own life at college, wherever you are</p>