WashU vs Northwestern?

wbwa
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:52:55 +0000

Have to agree with scribbler on this. Wrigleyville, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Bucktown, Wicker Park…are all of 20-35 minutes away from Northwestern by El, closer if you can convince a friend to drive you down, and VERY easy to access. There is NO COMPARISON between the endless offerings in Chicago and much, much more meager St. Louis - a city that has definitely seen better days.

Still, Wash U has lots to offer on campus and the Loop is almost an appendage. Evanston, an appendage to Northwestern, is basically their Loop. Most kids will spend most of their first year (or two) almost glued to campus and its appendage, venturing out for more varied entertainment as they turn upperclassmen.

Biology, pre-med programs, will be strong at both schools. This shouldn’t be a deciding point. Wash U will feel more campus centered. If you want a wider universe, edge to Northwestern.