<p>There are many similarities in the two schools, therefore it is easy to see why you agonize over the differences. I know many students who are equally passionate about each school, groups of HS friends become split in their choice of UW or U of M. Since you are having trouble deciding between two fairly equal schools let the finances make the deciding vote. You can get a good education and be happy at both schools, you have to ask yourself if a big price difference/loan is worth it. Save your money for life after college and have no regrets. </p>
<p>Addenda- Remember, despite all the out of class attractions, your primary reason to be at any school is the academics- more of your time will be spent on them than the rest of it. Make sure your decision gives you the courses/major you want. If one school has the much better program for you it will be worth the extra money.</p>