Regardless of cost, which of these four schools would be best to get a high GPA and apply to med school? Thanks!
BU has been known for grade deflation (often described as grade non-inflation by proponents of BU’s grading). That said, BU’s grading policies are somewhat known by some med schools allegedly. All of them are generally good options for premed (of course assuming they are affordable). The others are not known for any particular grading policies as far as I am aware of. If you ascribe to the idea of the level of the student body making a higher GPA easier (big fish, small pond vs big fish, big pond), UConn may be a good option.
These schools are also very different in terms of fit though, and cost really should be a primary factor. It’s also worth noting that a majority of students with the intention of going to medical school end up not going to medical school, so I wouldn’t motivate your decision too much by that single factor between four very good and similar options.
@PengsPhils My top choice right now is UMich, but as you said I’m worried I’ll be a small fish in a big pond.
@28739collegegirl At the end of the day you have to trust and bet on yourself (not wildly bet financially of course though). My opinion is that while being a big fish can be nice (especially nice if it means paying less money), if you believe you have what it takes to do medical school you should be able to succeed anywhere that admits you. If UMich fits you and is a good price, I say go for it and don’t look back. Premed isn’t going to be magically easy at any of these schools, and UConn isn’t going to be drastically different than UMich in the end.
@PengsPhils That makes sense! I also feel Northeastern fits what I’m looking for with the location and ability for coops. Which would you recommend out of the two?
@28739collegegirl As a Northeastern student I’m a bit biased but here’s my take on it 
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Northeastern’s advantage is absolutely in co-op’s and location. Boston is a huge medical hub and many premeds will do medical co-ops at great hospitals (including hospitals associated with Tufts and Harvard). That can absolutely help in medical school admissions. It’s also a great opportunity to gain confidence that the medical world is actually what you want.
You can actually see a map of all the COS co-op’s here. Just COS though, which doesn’t include people in the health sciences for example, and of course not all medically focused. Still cool
https://cos.northeastern.edu/experiential-learning/co-op/
If you zoom into Boston and click around the Longwood medical area you’ll find a lot of fun stuff!
In the end they are still two very different schools though. UMich is much more sports and college town focused while Northeastern is very much a city school. The latter was best for me but only you can say what’s best for you.
I think co-op is a draw but not one that should overpower fit or significant (any more than 5-10K a year) cost. I know you’re sick of hearing it probably based on your first post but cost really is #1 here.
@PengsPhils Makes sense 
thank you
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor boasts one of the top hospitals and medical school programs in the country.
UMich is known for its grade deflation, so if a high GPA is your goal, then you will be working extremely hard at UMich. There are weeder classes in Calculus, Chemistry and Biology just to name a few.
Michigan also has the LSA Opportunity Hub for help with internships and other opportunities.
https://lsa.umich.edu/opportunityhub
Good luck with your decision.
@sushiritto That makes sense. How bad is the grade deflation at Umich?
I’m going to speculate that your GPA will deflate somewhere between 0.25 and 0.50 of a point, assuming you’re an outstanding student.
Which school will be the most successful at? The school you will graduate with the least amount of debt and you feel is the best fit. It’s all about the opportunities you take.
Cost is important. When you are going to med school, you really don’t want to go into debt.
umich, UConn, northeastern, and BU all have various sizes. What size school do you feel you will succeed the best at? Do you want a party scene? Do you want school spirit? Big sports? What kind of location?
These are important questions to ask. Have you toured each school? What are the costs of each school? How much can you afford?