biostatPhD2012

I didn't even know Duke had a biostats program. Do you know how connected it is with the actual stats dept.? If you work with those professors, then it might be something to look into. That being said, I know UMN is ranked very well in biostats, but obviously the name isn't quite up to par with Duke overall. I'm facing a similar problem. I've been admitted to my top two schools for a PhD in biostats: Harvard and UW-Seattle. But I too am facing the ranking crisis too because I'm international also (Chinese). While Washington is very good in biostats, it's obviously not the same name as Harvard in China. Though the research at UW fits me better overall. So I'm a bit stuck as far as choosing, not to mention possibly being swayed to other programs too because of the nice funding they've given me. Actually I'm not much help. I'd be curious to hear other input about this issue!