Should I go to the University of Chicago or Cornell University??

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am attending either University's of Chicago's College or Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences next year, and I don't know which one to attend.</p>

<p>I want to double major in art history and economics, and although, at the undergrad level programs aren't ranked, the undergraduate econ program at U Chicago is renowned because of the prestige of it's graduate and doctoral programs. However, I'm scared of the competitiveness of Chicago's econ program; 10% of undergrads major in econ, and as a result the university tries to weed out students. Chicago's program is also more quantitative than Cornell's.</p>

<p>Cornell, however, has the ivy name and the economics major requirement is easier to meet there, making it easier to double major.</p>

<p>I like that U Chicago is in the city, but I've consulted teachers in my school familiar with the UofC and they have emphasized the fact that it is HIGHLY academic; there isn't much of a social aspect to Chicago. I am also wary of the workload.</p>

<p>At the undergraduate level, does it really make a difference where I go?</p>

<p>Any suggestions?</p>

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<p>Cornell might have the Ivy name but the University of Chicago has The University of Chicago name! If you want to major in econ I would go UofC all the way. Your social life will be what you make it.</p>

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<p>If you are afraid of being a true academic, go to Cornell.</p>

<p>If you are trying to be the best(and you will be recognized as it), go to UoC.</p>

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<p>Please help! I need to make my decision by tomorrow!</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Cornell has an excellent Art History and Econ program. I prefer the atmosphere and academic culture at Cornell. I would suggest Cornell.</p>