Hey guys! I was recently admitted to both schools for engineering. I am still undecided about what specifically I want to do in engineering, but I know that I want a hands-on experience. Both schools gave me a very good scholarship and Northeastern admitted me to the Honors College while Rochester admitted me to the 5-year master’s program. I have visited both campuses and while I loved the close-knit community of Rochester, I totally fell in love with Boston. It is important to me to go to a school that has a lot of hands-on learning, friendly environment, support, and a positive academic experience. Let me know any opinions you may have, thanks! 
This is a CWRU forum so I am not sure if you will get the answer you want. Suggest you search this forums for the other college names and you might get some feedback.