Which did you end up choosing? I ended up choosing WashU because I felt there was more of a collaborative vibe where people were more interested in making sure you succeeded despite the rigourness of the program. I also don't think WashU's name has peaked despite being well known among academics; whereas I think JH has peaked. The funding offered was also a nice bonus. I also felt that there were more opportunities available at WashU depending on what you wanted your focus to be.