<p>Did you all visit each school? I think visiting Reed is a must before deciding, preferably overnight. If you visited both and still can’t decide, and like both nearly equally, consider Reed for undergrad and the other for grad school (if applicable). Students who like Reed often also like Carleton, Grinnell, Oberlin, Swarthmore, and UChicago; it can be a tough choice! Sometimes it’s easier when the choice is made for you. 
Reed will be warmer than UChicago, but may have more rainy, drizzly days, perhaps with less total overall rain.</p>