<p>Hey greentrombone, </p>
<p>Both schools are quite known for quirkiness. </p>
<p>However, Reed is a liberal arts school, so it is quite small and you’ll get more individual attention — that’s my impression. </p>
<p>On the other hand, I think Chicago has stronger financials to offer you a better FA deal. Also, Chicago seems to have a much stronger prestige globally than Reed does. After all, Chicago does have 83 (or a number close to that) Nobel Prize winners. The international prestige may help you in the long run, especially if you choose to find a job outside of the USA.</p>
<p>By the way congrats on the Reed admit. I know you were drawn to Reed for its quirkiness and academic atmosphere, just like at Chicago.</p>