Without knowing your exact uses, there's no one way to be sure.
If you're looking for an Apple product primarily for email, web browsing, watching DVDs, then the MacBook is for you.
If you plan to do animation, real video work, or serious gaming, then consider the MacBook Pro.
Tell us a little more about your usage, what level of school you're in, and your major if it's college/university. Then we can make a better assessment.