Duke v. Northwestern

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<p>I'm looking to study either Economics or Public Policy at Duke or Northwestern. (AFAIK, Northwestern doesn't offer Public Policy at WCAS).</p>

<p>Factors important to me,</p>

<p>Strength of the Economics program. (I am more keen on pursuing non-quantitative aspects of Economics.)</p>

<p>Career opportunities and job placement. As with everyone else, I am looking to enter the banking/finance/consultancy industry.</p>

<p>Academics. I'd prefer if the school did not practice grade deflation, where it is possible for most students to do well without spending all their time studying.</p>

<p>Students. I understand that competition exists in every school. However, I'd prefer collaborative, compete-with-myself competition rather than cutthroat competition. I'd also like to be around students who know how to play and enjoy themselves.</p>

<p>Mobility. I want to have the choice to work and be employed in different parts of the US.</p>

<p>I appreciate any advice you can offer.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Northwestern is widely considered to have a better economics/business program because of Kellogg. Duke is very cut-throat (although many people will deny it, but it really is). Northwestern has a lot going for it in terms of its location, while Duke is in the middle of a bunch of tobacco fields. </p>

<p>So based off of that I'd go to Northwestern if you know you'd like to do economics.</p>