<p>Chicago is very different than Wesleyan and Swathmore. Chicago is a major world class university with many fabulous opportunities that might not exist at smaller schools like Wesleyan and Swathmore. Both fabulous schools, but smaller. Chicago has the advantage of a relatively small undergraduate college in the midst of a larger university. So, it can be the best of both worlds. Research opportunities abound and opportunities in the City of Chicago are many and exciting. Wesleyan is more artsy and is in a smaller city which doesn’t really have much going on. The campus is nice and there are interesting on campus activities, but both New York and Boston are over two hours away. Don’t know much about Swathmore. Do you want a small lac or a full blown university with an undergraduate college reminiscent of an lac? I advise that you visit all three if you can before making a decision.</p>