<p>I'm in a dilemma between Northwestern and Vanderbilt. Both are good schools, though Northwestern slightly more prestigious. I think their quarter system would be really beneficial tough. My financial aids from the two schools are pretty much the same, with Vanderbilt slightly better by 1-2ks. I have visited both campuses, and to be honest, I felt a bit overwhelmed by Northwestern's big campus. Furthermore, I'm from Georgia so I'm scared of the weather in Chicago/Evanston, especially the winter. According to my friends there, the winter IS pretty brutal. I know the weather seems like an insignificant factor, but I'm a firm believer in that the environment plays a great part in life. I want to prepare for premed, though not in a specific program. I plan on majoring in either bio or psych, or possibly both. I need help deciding!!! Please!!!</p>
<p>It seems like you like Vanderbilt better. Northwestern and Vanderbilt are comparable schools, the only reason you seem to like Northwestern is its “prestige” and in my opinion that’s not a valid reason to pick a school.</p>
<p>Pick Vanderbilt.</p>
<p>If you are afraid of the cold, do not go to Northwestern. Midwestern winters can be brutal. Vandy is an excellent school and it seems as if it’s a fit for you. Best of luck.</p>
<p>I concur with the above posters … and their reasoning.</p>
<p>I"m asian and I’ve heard so many occasions that Vandy ppl are racists. Of course it’s not all of them but it does exist. </p>
<p>I feel like Northwestern offers more opportunities to city life, internships (their north campus), and chance to learn (quarter system). </p>
<p>Just more factors to consider.
Thank you for your posts! Please leave more comments.</p>
<p>The diversity (broadly defined not just black and white) factor definitely favors Northwestern and Chicago. That said, if you feel more comfortable at Vandy then you can’t really make a bad or wrong choice here. I would opt for NU for personal preference, but your personal preference sounds different. At the end of the day, they are pretty dead even overall.</p>
<p>“I’m asian and I’ve heard so many occasions that Vandy ppl are racists.”</p>
<p>That’s a stereotype, Vanderbilt has come a long way from that and there is actually diversity at that school.</p>
<p>Vanderbilt, you can’t go wrong with it. It is academically comparable to NWU, but it has far superior girls and nightlife.</p>
<p>well, i’m a girl myself. what about guys?</p>
<p>I think Northwestern is a better school academically but both are great. Go with whichever one you will fit in better at.</p>
<p>Vanderbilt. Nashville is a fun college town. Both are excellent schools, of course.</p>
<p>which one is better for undergrad premed preparation?</p>
<p>also, how comparable are the two schools’ academics, or how much is NU better than Vandy?</p>
<p>I know there are Northwestern alumni/students just waiting to jump on me for this on CC but I think that Vanderbilt is better academically than Northwestern in my opinion though you can certainly argue both ways.</p>
<p>could you be more specific as to what majors vandy is better? thank you!
also, i know nu’s quarter system enables double majoring rather easier. how is it in vandy?</p>
<p>Strong majors at Vanderbilt: Premedicine, Engineering, Mathematics, Sociology, Psychology, Education
Northwestern: not completely sure but I know engineering, theater, journalism, and music programs are great</p>
<p>I really can’t say anything about double majoring at Vandy and how it changes with the semester system, sorry!</p>
<p>I don’t know how it’s comparable to the quarter system, but Vandy said that a majority of students double major, and some even triple major/double major with minor(s). And I thought they were kidding a little at first, but after meeting my future classmates, I was definitely proved wrong.</p>
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<p>pierre0913, your comments look rather interesting given the 2009 USN rankings:</p>
<p>Engineering:
Biomedical
Northwestern 13th
Vanderbilt 20th</p>
<p>Chemical
Northwestern 15th
Vanderbilt 39th</p>
<p>Civil
Northwestern 13th
Vanderbilt 43rd</p>
<p>Computer
Northwestern 25th
Vanderbilt 46th</p>
<p>Electrical
Northwestern 34th
Vanderbilt 50th</p>
<p>Environmental
Northwestern 19th
Vanderbilt NR</p>
<p>Industrial
Northwestern 5th
Vanderbilt NR</p>
<p>Material
Northwestern 3rd
Vanderbilt NR</p>
<p>Mechanical
Northwestern 12th
Vanderbilt 48th</p>
<p>Mathematics
Northwestern 18th
Vanderbilt 48th</p>
<p>Sociology
Northwestern 11th
Vanderbilit 31st</p>
<p>Psychology 22nd
Vanderbilt 36th</p>
<p>Education
Northwestern 7th
Vanderbilt 1st</p>
<p>In addition, Northwestern is ranked higher in all other liberal arts & science fields listed by USN, including a difference of 50 spots in chemistry (9th vs 59th).</p>
<p>wow vanderbilt just got owned…</p>
<p>Go Northwestern! :)</p>