<p>Im from new jersey interested in math and business, maybe consulting/actuary in the future. Ive listed my pros and cons about each school and still cannot make a decision. Please tell me your thoughts and help me decide.</p>
<p>UNC (Double major Business/Mathematical Decision Sciences)
Pro: Good academics, Inexpensive-great value, amazing athletics, perfect college town, great nightlife, more spirit/school pride, great weather
Con: No big city nearby, not as prestigious, not that many kids from out of state (might feel like an outsider), less recruiting for jobs after college</p>
<p>Northwestern (interested in MMSS, Kellogg certificate)
Pro: Amazing academics, great in economics/math, Chicago, Big ten football, quarter system allows for flexibility, great greek life, good town in evanston
Cons: Way more expensive, weather, more stressful, father away</p>
<p>The only reason, in my opinion, to choose Northwestern would be its slightly stronger academics. NU and UNC both have incredible academics, but there is still probably a difference.</p>
<p>I don’t think people take as much advantage of the city of Chicago as they expect to going in, though Evanston itself is not at all bad – I just wouldn’t see Chicago as a huge plus factor given that Chapel Hill has amazing cultural resources that are much easier to take advantage of as a student. </p>
<p>Also, as an out-of-state student at UNC, I feared a split between in-state and out-of-state students but those fears were extremely unfounded, and I’ve loved my time here. My friends are an eclectic mix of people from all different parts of the NC and the US, and even some international students.</p>
<p>If the slight academic difference matters immensely to you, and is worth the cost difference, go to Northwestern. If it’s not worth the cost difference to you, then go to Chapel Hill. Either way, don’t look back – you can easily have a great college experience at either place.</p>
<p>UNC. Most definitely. It’s cheaper and will probably be more fun with essentially the same education prestige I’d say!</p>