<p>I think I have a decent chance of getting into either of these pre-med programs, so assuming I get accepted into both (I'm not trying to sound presumptuous, I'm just curious) which would be a better choice if after undergrad I want to look into the best med school that I can get into? I'd like to take into account the location of each of these schools (I know NU is in a better part of Chicago), tuition costs (NU is very expensive), difficulty of premed courses (I want to maintain a high GPA so that I'll have more options when choosing a med school), and general environment. Thanks for your time.</p>
<p>Both are very challenging. NU and U of C are so different despite being peer schools academically that there is no way to compare. Very few students would not have a distinct preference between the schools. NU is in the Big Ten and far more social. U of C is D3, more intellectual despite similar SAT scores, intense , and less social. These of course are generalizations but mostly true.</p>
<p>Med schools know that the average GPAs from both are just about the same, so there will probably be no difference in that regard. </p>
<p>While UChicago students take pride that they are hung up on academics, I’m not sure their outcomes are necessarily better. NU students are highly competitive, they are careful not to let academics become a neurotic compulsion. In med school, you will find that most students will be the NU type, the leaders and superstars in things they undertake, but that’s not necessarily better.</p>
<p>How are the dorms for either of these colleges? I’ve read that Northwestern (Evanston) is basically in a suburb of Chicago. I currently live in a suburb of Chicago and it sounds great that Northwestern is in one, too. It seems that NU has better restaurants and such there, and while that may or may not have a large influence in the future does it does make me consider that dorm life there could be better due to larger, for lack of better word, bonding opportunities.</p>
<p>“Pre-med” is not an issue in this decision. Both will be rigorous programs. Both will prepare you well. And forget about dorms. These schools are so different in so many other much more important ways.</p>
<p>forget the stats and go to NU. NU and UofC are both great schools and a degree from either school will put you in good stead, but NU students are more balanced and well-rounded, in my opinion. I think you will enjoy at NU more than you will enjoy at UofC.</p>