Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 21:24     Subject: Re:WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Northwestern
Vandy if they want warmer weather and Nashville is fun
Forget Wash U
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 21:23     Subject: WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:WashU for a student not completely clear on what they want to major/minor in or want the flexibility to change their minds while in college. NW and Vandy don't have as much flexibility.


NU (seriously, if you don't know that you don't really know the school) has plenty of flexibility. What would make you say that?


It's all relative
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 21:21     Subject: WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Anonymous wrote:WashU for a student not completely clear on what they want to major/minor in or want the flexibility to change their minds while in college. NW and Vandy don't have as much flexibility.


NU (seriously, if you don't know that you don't really know the school) has plenty of flexibility. What would make you say that?
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 21:20     Subject: WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

WashU for a student not completely clear on what they want to major/minor in or want the flexibility to change their minds while in college. NW and Vandy don't have as much flexibility.
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 21:18     Subject: WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Just visit all three, they're all close enough where other factors need to make the decision for you
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 21:17     Subject: WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Nw unless your kid likes country music! -Vandy alum
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 21:07     Subject: WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

NWU is the best economics department among the three. But the difference shouldn't really matter for undergrads (as opposed to PhD students). I would choose based on locational preference. NWU is cold!
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 21:01     Subject: WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

If your DC is interested in entrepreneurship, WashU would be the strongest. Otherwise, all 3 are great places for business and comp sci - very different vibes so suggest you visit!
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 20:52     Subject: Re:WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

I know two kids at WashU in the BS in Business and Computer Sci program who seem to enjoy it.
https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/engineering/computerscience/bs-business-computer-science/
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 20:48     Subject: Re:WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Another vote for Northwestern, but if you really can’t stand the cold Vanderbilt is a great option as well. Wouldn’t consider WashU
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 20:37     Subject: Re:WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would eliminate Washington U -- because it's in St. Louis.

Vanderbilt seems to lilt more prepster and conservative.

Northwestern seems more diverse, with a prime location.


In terms of crime, Evanston Illinois more dangerous than Clayton, MO (St Louis County, not the city)


And in terms of excitement, it's worlds better.


I guess being mugged can be considered "exciting"
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 20:35     Subject: Re:WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would eliminate Washington U -- because it's in St. Louis.

Vanderbilt seems to lilt more prepster and conservative.

Northwestern seems more diverse, with a prime location.


In terms of crime, Evanston Illinois more dangerous than Clayton, MO (St Louis County, not the city)


And in terms of excitement, it's worlds better.
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 20:34     Subject: Re:WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Anonymous wrote:I would eliminate Washington U -- because it's in St. Louis.

Vanderbilt seems to lilt more prepster and conservative.

Northwestern seems more diverse, with a prime location.


In terms of crime, Evanston Illinois more dangerous than Clayton, MO (St Louis County, not the city)
Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 20:33     Subject: WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Northwestern by far

Anonymous
Post 04/03/2023 20:31     Subject: Re:WashU, Vanderbilt, or Northwestern?

Anonymous wrote:Putting fit aside northwestern. Best econ program and most prestigious by a decent amount

This. Northwestern definitely has the best econ program among the three.