<p>If you are interested in computer science, you’re far better off at Stanford than in Cambridge (though Google now has a large presence in Cambridge in order to recruit from MIT).
There are different reasons why Chicago is not as attractive as Harvard (besides “prestige”). The location is one of them; the curriculum is another. While I think it is a definite plus, not everyone thinks so (and that includes my own S). Its reputation for being no fun does not attract those for whom Harvard’s huge array of ECs is a major draw. But I would be very surprised if Chicago’s top students were not sought after by top graduate programs or by recruiters. The Chicago alumni network is pretty impressive, too.</p>