I'm very grateful to have two great options with the same cost of attendance so that is not a factor for me. Any advice is much appreciated! 

NYU:

Pros: 

+ top neurology and ortho programs (two fields I'm interested in), neuropsychiatry residency program (1 of 5 programs in the US) (I’m not decided on a specialty but definitely considering these)

+ shadowing app (makes it easy to explore other fields)

+ top clinical facilities with diverse pt pop and rotation through public and private systems

Cons

Curriculum is compressed and faster pace (more difficult, less time for exploration, limited to clinically relevant material)

Higher cost of living, live in small dorm

Unsure: 

3 year curriculum with 1 year preclinical (faster paced which makes me really nervous, but also opens the door to more opportunities)

STEP Prep: curriculum more tailored to STEP material, but dedicated isn’t until after the 2nd year (most people take Step 2 and then Step 1 or take Step 1 early after 1st year without dedicated)

Pritzker

Pros: 

+ curriculum takes more of a whole-person, holistic approach to medicine, more academic/professional support

+ more comfortable living

I’m from Chicago (my family and girlfriend are here) so I would have family support

Lower cost of living and nicer apartment

+ I want to match back to Chicago

+ school is known for very strong mentorship and student-faculty relationships

Cons: 

weaker neurology and ortho programs, no neuropsychiatry residency at all

no formal shadowing

clinical facilities are older and pt pop limited, smaller hospital system that is not as highly ranked 

Unsure:

4 year curriculum with 1.5 year preclinical (slower paced with broader focus)

STEP Prep: exams are in house, curriculum does not focus on Step material but there is a 5+1 dedicated period after preclinical