I cant decide between UConn or UMass. I received good financial aid from both of the universities and they would both be affordable. I know that UConn is ranked higher but I was just wondering if someone knows other perspectives about both schools. I’m majoring in Biology.Also UConn would be more expensive so just wondering if its worth it, I’ve heard social life at UConn can be pretty dry
The difference in the rankings is insignificant. They are pretty much equal in that regard.
Visit both if you can.
What is the cost of attendance (after grants/scholarships but BEFORE loans)? (I sound like a broken record…)
UConn would be 30K and UMass would be 20K also do you happen to know about campus life at the two schools?
UMass is part of the Five College Consortium, and the whole Amherst/Northampton/South Hadley area is a very thriving college scene. UMass would definitely have a more lively environment… and given that it will be $40,000 cheaper over 4 years, I think this will probably be the better choice. But visit if you can… because individual fit is important and that is different for different students.