<p>Hey---I haven't poseted in the U of C forum for a while...b/c i frankly I was surprised that I was even admitted...anyways--I need some help on deciding between U of C and Whitman College. I am running out of time and just need pure facts on the pros and cons of U of C / Whitman. Personally I know I will be happy at either school b/c I am able to adapt, but any help would be great considering my time is running out.</p>
<p>Well, size wise UChicago is a bit bigger for undergrads; I think it's close to 4000 vs 1600. The biggest difference, aside from academic programs, would be the setting. </p>
<p>UChicago is very much urban, but not in as bad a neighborhood as some people would tell you. The area it's in is more like a close-in suburb than pure downtown. Whitman is very rural. Walla Walla actually has about 30,000 people, but when I visited it felt like a town of 15,000 tops. They don't have many amenities of the city (or even of a small suburb). It seemed like a classic sleepy Midwestern town, even though it's in Washington state. </p>
<p>What are going to study? UChicago is more science, math, and social science focused whereas Whitman is more humanities focused. Hope that helps</p>