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<p>Well, if Duke is in Troy, NY with cold weather, I am sure its appeal would take a hit. Durham is no Evanston, let alone Chicago, but its weather is definitely better, as you already mentioned.</p>
<p>One has better weather and one has better location. Not everyone minds Chicago winter just like “Not everyone likes big cities”. I came from Hong Kong and the weather is even warmer than California’s. I didn’t like Chicago winter but I would not trade Chicago/Evanston for most other places. Making a big deal about one while downplaying another is a double-standard.</p>