Tufts or Northwestern

College Search & Selection
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<p>I was accepted to both Northwestern University and Tufts University. I looked at the US News rankings and a few others, noticing that Northwestern is ranked higher than Tufts as an institution.</p>

<p>I am interested in both law and international relations, two things which are prestigious at Northwestern and Tufts, respectively. The prospect of a new city (Medford/Boston) is enticing, but the seemingly better quality of education at Northwestern pulls me that way. Since costs (tuition + room & board) are relatively equal and I do not know my financial aid package from either school yet, I was wondering which would be a better undergraduate school to attend.</p>

<p>Any suggestions?</p>

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<p>I would suggest Northwestern, especially for an undergrad area of study like yours, where prestige is basically a must have. Both are excellent institutions though, don’t let financial reasons deter you at all from where you want to go either.</p>

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<p>Visit both and decide based on fit. If you were interested in anything other than international relations/law/ethic, it would be Northwestern hands down.</p>