<p>I was just accepted to both Brown and UNC and am not sure which university I should choose. I intend to study international relations or political science. I am from Northern California and am not sure if at UNC the 83% of people from instate will be overwhelming or if people will come with their entire high schools. Also my sister will be a senior at Brown next year, so there are the pros and cons to that too. Without considering distance and cost, which school would you choose for the best overall experience and why?
Thanks!</p>
<p>I say Brown. Brown is better known, and it is an ivy-league. Ivy-league schools ALWAYS open more doors than non-ivy league counterparts. Brown is an amazing place and is also diverse. NC-CHapel Hill, while the number one public university in the country, would prolly feel more like a state school because of the ridiculously high amount of ppl from Chapel Hill.</p>
<p>North Carolina, also, is boring. Brown, on the other hand, is in Providence, and though Providence is not NYC, it is still a major city with many activities to do.</p>
<p>Brown Definiately! And, to let you know, I applied to Brown and Chapel Hill and got waitlisted for both. If I had to choose between those schools, I would choose Brown in a heartbeat.</p>
<p>I also think that you should visit the campuses though!!</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>depends on what you want. UNC is more into sports and unlike the last poster i think is more well known. if you ask people to name the Ivy schools Brown is the school they will miss. Also at Brown there are no core classes you can basically make your own schedule and do all classes pass or fail if you wanted. Brown is also wicked liberal.</p>
<p>Don't go to a school just because it is "Ivy League". Brown is a great school if you like an EXTREMELY liberal atmosphere and Providence isn't really a great town at all.</p>
<p>I agree about the Ivy League thing. I think it should be a reason * not * to attend a school (I will probably turn down Cornell for a non-ivy and I must say the "ivy" label is a turn-off).</p>
<p>I don't know that an Ivy League always opens more doors. For example, if you wanted to major in econ, those in the know, such as those who make admissions decisions for grad schools, would tell you Chicago trumps all others. But, in this case, I'd agree, Brown is the better choice, as long as you can deal with the sickening liberalism.</p>
<p>I definitely think that Brown would be a better choice...Brown is just so cool and obtaining an ivy league education will be an unbelievable experience.</p>
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UNC isn't?</p>
<p> [quote=gprime] But, in this case, I'd agree, Brown is the better choice, as long as you can deal with the sickening liberalism.
That pretty much sums it up. I will add, however, that you can't go wrong with either, and UNC also has the resources of Duke to draw upon. You're allowed to take one course per semester there, and the Robertson bus regularly runs between them.</p>
<p>Take into consideration the social atmospheres and the cost. UNC is an excellent value considering you are instate but if you love Brown and your parents can afford it, then go to Brown.</p>