UChicago Vs. Stanford Vs. Yale

Mwfan1921
Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:01:31 +0000

You see, according to my son, one of the reasons he worked so hard is so that he can attend one of the top-notch colleges,

His hard work benefits him by increasing his knowledge, taking pleasure in learning, etc. He would likely be successful coming out of any undergrad poli sci program.

he also thinks that attending and graduating from Stanford or Yale will open more doors for him and will lead to his success after college.

What are his career goals? Is law school or other grad school in his future? Does spending $80K more impact whether you could/would contribute to grad school costs?

You mentioned the neighborhood not being great around UChicago…while true that there are less safe areas within a mile or so, the campus area is relatively safe for an urban campus. Not sure Yale/New Haven is any more safe. Have you looked at crime stats in the Clery report? UChicago police department also publishes weekly crime reports.

You used the word stuffy to describe U Chicago and students…not sure I would use that word. It is an academically intense place (IMO more so than the S and Y…who probably both lean toward grade inflation on an inflation/deflation continuum). Chicago students tend to be quirky, introverted, work hard types. Again, IMO, based on kids I know who have gone there, and their feedback. Of course there are extroverts, or sporty types there…not looking to debate or offend anyone.

But all of this is moot, if you don’t want to (or can’t, or want to save $ for grad school…no judgment) spend $80K more on Y or S…then UChicago it is.

I am not too sure of the delta between Yale and Stanford - and I could even perhaps be convinced that the order would be reversed - but I feel pretty confident that a spot at either Yale or Stanford would sell for more than $80K over one at Chicago.

I agree this is probably true.