<p>When it comes to the debate over whether students would choose UChicago over Harvard, keep in mind that many of these students are heavily influenced by their parents, who are footing the bill. Many, many parents would insist that a student choose Harvard over UChicago; I have seen the posts on CC over the years of students who wanted to go to UChicago and parents insisted on Ivies. Ivies are on the east coast and the name recognition is substantial for the general population – UChicago, not as much.</p>
<p>Just to clarify – I wouldn’t make my son choose an Ivy over UChicago, but others do.</p>