Choose between George Washington University and Boston University

College Search & Selection
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Hello!!! I am a senior in high school from California deciding where I want to attend college in the fall of 2017.
I was admitted to four schools (UW Seattle, UC Santa Barbara, BU, and GWU) but I would rather leave the West Coast in favor of the East Coast for many reasons. I am going in with a declared Sociology/PoliSci major and eventually want to attend law school or graduate school. I am aiming towards a career in national politics.
I need help choosing between Boston University and George Washington University.

BU:
-Rich, cultured area with many other colleges in close proximity
-Best college town?
-Expensive
-Already know two undergrads going to school in Boston so it would be an easier transition
-Many internships available in the city
-Really amazing alumni program w/ great connections
-Bad dorms
-Professors are available
-Has a campus vibe and school spirit
-Lots to do off-campus on weekends
-Excellent study abroad program
-Grade deflation

GWU:
-Heart of D.C.
-Very politically active
-Got a $20k scholarship/year for four years
-Internships on Capitol Hill (my dream)
-Snobby rich kid school that I might not fit into
-Not as much school spirit/community feeling on campus
-Still expensive
-Dorms are wonderful
-Party school where greek life is important?
-Professors not as available
-Good study abroad program
-More competitive for my major/interests

I have to decide soon and I am very worried that I will not make the right choice. I cannot visit the campuses so I am depending on what I read online and from what people I know who have been there have told me. Either way I am going to be very broke and owe a LOT in student loans so I am trying to push cost of attendance out of my decision, though I know it is unfortunately a big deciding factor ):
If anyone could help me that would be much appreciated!!!

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If costs are a factor, go with the cheapest. None of these schools are markedly better than the others.

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If you are the type of person who can’t get enough political talk/news, GW can’t be beat .

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My D goes to GW and snobby rich kids has never been an issue for her - us being of the non-rich. The dorms are amazing, lots of them converted apartment buildings. The low school spirit thing seems true, but students there are more into their own communities and interests. The students are able to do tons of internships because it’s right in the heart of DC and walking distance to the White House. My daughter likes it because the school blends so seamlessly into the city that she feels like its been a great transition into living on her own in DC. If you love politics, you’ll find your people there for sure!

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I HAVE A SAME DILEMMA AS YOU WITH SAME SCHOOLS LMAO. Still I think I am going to go to GWU. Contact number 718-288-4399