Duke vs. Georgetown

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<p>I'm stuck deciding between Duke (Trinity) and Georgetown (the College).</p>

<p>Looking to study some combination of business, law, and political science, probably majoring in political science & econ undergraduate with hopes of heading to business or law school afterwards.</p>

<p>My original feeling was that Duke is much better all-around academically than Georgetown, with far more resources available to students (Focus & Duke Engage were particularly impressive), yet Georgetown is in DC, the perfect place to be studying political science. DC's one of my favorite places in the world, so Georgetown definitely wins location-wise in my mind.</p>

<p>Still, without taking into account social life or location, I'm definitely leaning towards Duke. What worries me about Duke, though, IS the social scene--I don't fit the image of an overly pretty, perfect-looking party girl, and the vibe I originally got from Duke and the people I've seen that go there is that Dukies do fall into this type. What is the student body composition of Duke REALLY like? What social scene is there for non-drinkers?</p>

<p>And, with regard to Georgetown--what is the quality of academia like? And what is the student body at Georgetown like as well?</p>

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<p>Some girls are that type, but most aren't. And Duke is nerdier is Georgetown.</p>

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<p>spharistic, I don't drink or party (I'm a guy though.) I think Georgetown is as preppy if not moreso than Duke. If you got into the International Relations school, then it's definitely worth going over Duke. Otherwise, I think you'd have a better education at Duke. If you have your heart set on DC, then go there, but I plan to spend a lot of time in Chapel Hill, which really is one of the best college towns in the country. I think you have great options. You can't go wrong. Personally, I'd say Duke, but that's just me.</p>