<p>I'm into both schools, but I can't decide. Northwestern is ranked one spot higher, but then again, Brown is an Ivy. Does anyone have any thoughts? Which one has better street cred for grad schools/professions?</p>
<p>Thanks for your input,
DKF</p>
<p>Wow I have this exact same problem right now.</p>
<p>Northwestern is better.</p>
<p>DogsKillFiction-Enteril- It depends on what you plan to study! Each have their own stregths. NU has Medill-Journalism-Theater-The Kellog School of busines. Nu has endless opportunities for research and internships.Aand as you mention Brown is an Ivy.</p>
<p>If your going to make your decision based solely on idiotic college rankings I implore you to attend Northwestern and free a spot at Brown for someone else.</p>
<p>bkb1958, I'm planning on doing a Biology major with a HUGE concentration in music somehow, whether it be a minor or just taking a hell of a lot of extra classes.</p>
<p>I'd go for Brown -- i love the open curriculim. Sadly, got rejected by both. :(</p>
<p>I would strongly advise you not to worry about the rankings or the Ivy status...the student body at Brown is very different from NU's, so I would base the decision more on where you think you will fit in the best. The reputation aspect probably depends on where you want to live and in what field. Obviously, recruiters in Chicago are very keen to attract NU students, but nationwide it's difficult to say.</p>
<p>I have the same exact problem too...well, Northwestern vs Brown vs Rice vs Notre Dame.</p>
<p>Brown people, Brown. Sorry Furpaw. The majority of humans, in this real world, think about "ivy" status and "ranking". I agree that in a very idealistic way, one should go past those things. It just doesn't happen..yet, Maybe by the class of 2099. And also, ivy status, beats higher ranking at US News Report.</p>
<p>For someone wanting to go to Grad School, the path "Ivy" for undergrad and then "whichever school that has the strongest program in whatever subject you want to pursue" is what makes sense. Coming from an Ivy will make it easier for you to get into the Grad School of your choice as well.</p>
<p>Northwestern has an excellent reputation and is an excellent school and I love it. I am legacy there. You can not beat Chicago if you like big cities. I would go to Med School there in a heart beat.</p>
<p>Brown is the least prestigious out of all of the ivies. From what I know, its open curriculum doesn't appeal to employers. I'm not badmouthing Brown as I know its an excellent institution. I'm just saying that 'ivy' means a lot less in the corporate world than people think. Not that i's relevant, but I got into both schools and am choosing NU.</p>
<p>First off, don't pick a school simply because it is an Ivy League school. Honestly, the best bet is to visit both schools and see which one suits you better.</p>
<p>DogsKillFiction,</p>
<p>You should go with whichever that fits you better. There will be no concenus here as far as prestige and reputation go because we are talking about Brown vs Northwestern, not Harvard versus Brown/Northwestern. Brown is an Ivy but it doesn't have many fields ranked in the top; some may view the open curriculum as "soft". NU isn't an Ivy but has many renowned and highly ranked departments/schools. That's why you are going to get different opinion. I am in LA and didn't think people would know about NU until I started to realize how it has great rep in the entertainment industry because of its great journalism/film/theater programs.</p>
<p>for the record, Brown does very well for itself in the "corporate world". it is one of very few schools that can boast a 100% acceptance rate to your top three choices for business school. Goldman Sachs is the largest employer of Brown seniors out of undergrad. McKinsey, Bane, Morgan Stanley, and many other such employers recruit dozens of students in on-campus interviews.</p>
<p>this isn't just restricted to the coporate world however. Brown students consistently win Rhodes Scholarships, Fulbrights (by the dozens), Marshall scholarships, etc.</p>