@AceSquad23, not sure why you would remove “the people from Chicago” in your deliberations. The people are what make up the culture of the college and a critical part of one’s experience at college. The recommendation is to visit both schools so that you can actually meet and talk to these people and get the gestalt of each school. One can get all the info on curriculum etc online.
When DD came back from her visit, she could not stop talking about the people she met and how she adored them. If she ends up attending, it will be because of the people.