One final thing I’d meant to mention is that in our experience many of the smaller BFA programs will very actively woo potential students, but NU will not. While the wooing feels very warm, inviting and flattering, I would really try not to let it influence your decision for a few reasons. First, that is exactly what it is intended to do. 
Second, wooing (or the lack of) is not a real indication of either the training or the emotional experiences you’ll have during 4 years of college. Third, if you’re planning to become a working actor it’s good to not be too attached to being woowed… hah!.