<p>Ugh, that IS a tough decision!! </p>
<p>I can see from your criteria that each school has a little of what you want.</p>
<p>First of all, both would look great to graduate schools. There is no difference whatsoever there.</p>
<p>I don’t know specifically about BC’s core requirements versus UNC’s - but that’s definitely another thing to factor in. Because I went to a school with very lax core requirements, it was much easier to double major and feel relaxed about it. </p>
<p>Second - the “feel” at each school is undoubtably different. Boston College is small, probably slightly more conservative (not THAT conservative, because Jesuits are very liberal leaning, but it won’t be quite the melting pot a flagship state uni is). You’ll probably get more attention from your profs, more discussion-based classes, etc. It will feel more “cozy”. New testament studies would undoubtably be better (does UNC even that???).</p>
<p>UNC will feel like it’s huge, the opportunities are endless, probably more research opportunities, etc. Probably you’ll also feel more like you’re “fending for yourself” and the humanities classes will be larger. That said I think of it as having a better reputation for the sciences, esp. bio.</p>
<p>One has under 10,000 undergrads and the other has over 20,000. </p>
<p>Third - Chapel Hill is a good college town, or so I’ve heard. It’s not Boston, but then, it’s not the middle of nowhere either. The climate in North Carolina is going to be much less brutal and conducive to being outdoors at all times of the year. But, you’ll still get to experience the seasons. Winters in Boston…very gray…very brrr…but, there’s a decent amount of snow! Which I’m sure you haven’t seen a lot of.</p>
<p>Both schools will probably have excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, etc. Almost every school has an outdoor outing club which will arrange these kind of activities for you. When I think outdoor, I think Chapel Hill area more than Boston area, but both are probably beautiful in their own way. </p>
<p>I would recommend visiting…if you are still torn or they are still ranked relatively close in your mind…honestly, pick the one that’s cheaper. You clearly could enjoy the atmosphere at either. Both offer a great education and both “names” have plenty of respect attached to them.</p>