Brandeis v Tufts

Hi guys, as we approach May 1, I come to you for advice to help me pick between Tufts and Brandeis.

I want to major in Econ or maybe Engineering, and although I know Brandeis doesn’t technically have an engineering program, I heard the Econ is great there. In addition, Tufts will cost about 15k more a year, but my family has assured me that the difference will not make a BIG difference on them, per se.

At Brandeis, I would be saving money, and getting my BA/MA in 5 years for CHEAPER than 4 undergrad years at Tufts. However, I feel that I am more drawn a little more towards Tufts and the campus/student life.

If anyone had any input on the rigor, alumni network, social life, etc that could help me narrow down my search, I would be forever grateful.

Thanks.