Dilemma: Notre Dame or Northwestern?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>I'm a senior in high school right now, and I've been accepted to many colleges. The two I'm stuck between are the University of Notre Dame and Northwestern University. Both are excellent colleges, and I know I would be extremely happy at both; that is why this decision seems almost impossible. I plan to major in biology (hoping to go to medical school). Also, I am Catholic, so that aspect of Notre Dame wouldn't bother me. I was hoping I would be able to make a decision after touring, shadowing, and spending the night at both universities, but I still have no idea which to choose. I am leaning slightly more toward Notre Dame, but this changes on a daily basis. I know it is my decision, but I just want some other people's opinions. So...which should I choose? Notre Dame or Northwestern?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance :)</p>

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<p>Here’s a thread from last year:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-notre-dame/893572-notre-dame-northwestern.html?highlight=notre+dame+northwestern[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-notre-dame/893572-notre-dame-northwestern.html?highlight=notre+dame+northwestern&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Check out the thread: Notre Dame vs. Northwestern? Help?! </p>

<p>Spoiler alert - Northwestern in the no brainer.</p>

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<p>Hm, you were unable to decide even after extensive visits at both? Is there a significant difference in cost? Do you prefer a certain environment?</p>

<p>Both are excellent schools, and you are in a very good position to have such a choice.</p>

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Actually, both schools are of a high caliber, and neither is the “obvious” choice for everyone. It really depends upon the preferences and specifics of the individual.</p>

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<p>“Also, I am Catholic, so that aspect of Notre Dame wouldn’t bother me.”</p>

<p>Quite honestly, if you put it that way, you will probably be happier at Northwestern.</p>

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<p>^I just put it that way because one of the first things people usually say about ND is “Well, it’s Catholic…”. So I was just clarifying that I don’t need people to comment on the Catholic aspect of Notre Dame. In a way, ND being Catholic would make attending Sunday masses easier; but I can still do that at Northwestern as well.</p>