Comparing University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis

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@gadad

Their students seem very pleased with the place and Princeton Review rates it #1 for quality of life.

That’s worth repeating. I was very impressed with WUStL, particularly the exceedingly nice dorms and dining options.</p>

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@Lassie3

Can anyone tell me the strengths and weaknesses of these two universities? This would be for D1, interested in the sciences, possibly pre-med, ACT 33, gpa weighted 4.8, unweighted 4.0., average ec’s. She tends to quirky humor, is on the quiet side, needs to be pushed socially. Any other ideas in the midwest that would fit her stats?

I think both schools could fit her very well. She should be aware that WUStL is something of a haven for pre-meds; roughly 75% of the biology majors are pre-med.</p>

<p>Knox would be a good bet for merit aid. Macalester is excellent in the sciences and is in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area.</p>

<p>Kalamazoo, Lawrence U, Earlham, and Grinnell would be great if she can tolerate rural/suburban locations.</p>