<p>I toured both UVA and Georgetown while I was making my college decisions and I seriously considered both, so I'll tell you everything I know that I can remember right now. :) If there's anything I forgot to address, just ask. I can't speak to academics because obviously I never took a class at Gtown, but in terms of atmosphere, here's what I know.</p>
<p>CAMPUS
-Georgetown's campus is small, cozy, and a little cramped. Personally, I like this, but some people find it confining, and I imagine it might get so after 4 years. Some of the buildings are very beautiful, while others...not so much.<br>
-UVA's campus is very open and sprawling, while still being very well-defined and distinct from the city. The beauty of the buildings and architecture simply can't be beat anywhere in America, IMO. Everything is well-maintained and very historic and seems to be a part of Jefferson's original plan--which much of it was, of course. :)</p>
<p>SURROUNDING TOWN
-Georgetown is in a very, very nice area, with stores like Coach, Lacoste, Patagonia, and Ralph Lauren all in a row. The town is very quaint and one of the nicest college towns I've ever seen. It felt very safe, and straight out of the 18th century. I half-expected to see a horse drawn carriage come down the cobblestone sidewalks.
-UVA is in a town called Charlottesville, which isn't quite D.C. Drive for 30 minutes in any direction and you're lost in a forest. (A beautiful forest, though.) However, the downtown area is right next to campus and has tons of restaurants, shops, and bars, as well as movie theatres, ice skating rinks, and anything else you could need. It too is very colonial and historic in style and feels straight out of the 1700s. C'ville is a pretty major area and has all the major grocery stores, furniture stores, and other chains that you might need. </p>
<p>SOCIAL SCENE
-Georgetown is Jesuit, so it doesn't have any fraternities or sororities. Instead, they have "roof parties", which is exactly what it sounds like: a party on the roof of a dorm. The dorm roof we were shown on my tour had an amazing view of D.C. and the Potomac. The roof was littered with beer cans, packs of cigarettes, and hard liquor bottles, so I imagine the roof parties are not too different from srat/frat parties. Although I bet they're pretty annoying if you're trying to sleep in the dorm under them.
-UVA's social scene is a lot more Greek. Most of the Greek parties are open, so it's not a Greek-or-geek scenario. They're very fun and creative and often have live bands, dancing, and crazy themes that everyone dresses up for. I went to a Christmas themed frat party in May once, and the frat brothers had bought ice to pour on the ground like snow, were playing Christmas music, and had Christmas drinks like egg nog and spiked apple cider. It was awesome! There is a lot to do if frats aren't your thing, too, so don't feel like this is your only option.</p>
<p>MISC
-UVA has a TON of school spirit. Football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and even baseball games are always packed. We love UVA, and are proud to be a part of Mr. Jefferson's plan. Support for our Cavaliers runs deep, and Cavman is the most badass mascot ever.</p>
<p>Basically, I love my school so I can wholeheartedly recommend it. I liked Georgetown when I was there, but it paled in comparison to UVA, IMO. </p>
<p>Also, based on my personal experience with the kids from my school who got into these colleges, I think it's harder to get into UVA. But not by much, and that's not based on anything except anecdotal evidence.</p>
<p>Hope this helped! Ask away if you have any other questions.</p>