<p>As a prospective transfer student to the aforementioned schools I was wondering what everyone's opinion was. Factors to consider (not in order of importance):</p>
<p>1) Academic Reputation/Prestige
2) Sense of community
3) Friendliness
4) Rankings of relevant departments
5) Class sizes and quality of education</p>
<p>All and any suggestions are appreciated and welcomed. Thanks :)</p>
<p>Northwestern by far in all three categories. </p>
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<li>USC’s top 25 ranking is a joke, Notre Dame’s top 25 ranking is pretty boof too.</li>
<li>USC is filled with a bunch of Cali boy, hardcore hippies/surfers and Notre Dame has a strong catholic community that will make you wear locks around your waist (I should know, I’m Catholic!)
3.There are bad people everywhere you go.</li>
<li>See #1</li>
<li>Either way you are getting ripped off by USC and Notre Dame</li>
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<p>So, Northwestern by far. Hope you make the right choice! Look at Chicago too if you are doing Econ.</p>