UChicago vs Duke vs Northwestern vs UPenn vs Cornell

prezbucky
Mon, 08 May 2017 05:27:10 +0000

If you consult rankings, make sure you know what you’re reading: most rankings of majors rank the grad programs, not the undergrad programs.

So be careful. Read the methodology page.

I would say that – and this might save you some time – aside from UChicago’s very limited Engineering offerings, these schools are all top-notch and will be just fine at teaching you in the areas you mentioned.

Like @Penn95 said – and especially when the schools are in the same ballpark in terms of quality, as these schools are – it’s more important to choose based on fit: environment, social vibe, dorms and food, curricular requirements, make sure they offer your major, etc. And cost, of course.