Berkeley vs. McGill vs. Swat vs. UChicago

College Search & Selection
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<p>What should I choose?
-I am obviously looking for the best place to spend my 4 undergrad years
So if anyone has particular insight/experiences to share, please do!
I have visited all 4 places, and like them all for different reasons.</p>

<p>-I love the urban setting but do not mind Swarthmore's more remote campus, as it is as far from Philly as UChicago's metro ride downtown
-am looking for an intellectually stimulating environment where people love what they study, but also know how to take a break and have a good time
- in terms of academics, even though you have to be more proactive in some places, it is quite similar
-diverse student body</p>

<p>How important is the name of your undergraduate university. McGill is only 4 grand a year because of my French nationality. Is that automatically a competition killer, or is the education I can get at Swarthmore and Chicago definitely better and worth the 50G?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Unless your parents can afford 50 x 4 = 200G and some change, then yes this is a no-brainer. Go to McGill.</p>

<p>McGill is a world-class institution. The difference in name recognition between the institutions on your list is minimal. Don’t bankrupt yourself and your family just for a perceived improvement of a fraction of a point.</p>

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<p>200K is a lot of money. Unless if your parents are wealthy, it’s just not worth it.</p>