<p>I meant to say if the cost of attendance is the same at Dartmouth and Northwestern then pick Dartmouth. But if Northwestern gives you a better financial package then go to Northwestern. Take the IVY if the cost of attendance is the same. Both are really good top rated schools. Most kids will kill to get into Dartmouth.</p>
<p>Avoid the UMKC 6yr program, it stands nowhere in comparison to Dartmouth or Northwestern. It is a terrible program and that is why it is rated absolutely lowest in the country. At Dartmouth or Northwestern you will have intellectual match with other students who will be your friends for life, who will be in top jobs, and you will establish a great network of connections in future. At UMKC students are just not the same caliber they will mostly serve rural Missouri areas because choices are limited when you come from UMKC. </p>
<p>Choose the IVY or the top-15 school over the lowest ranked program in the country. It would be a huge mistake to give up Dartmouth or Northwestern for UMKC.</p>