Decision Time - Anyone else in the same boat - and what are the determining factors
Have you visited both?
Are you in-state? Same cost?
What is your intended major?
Both have a different vibes to them. Both are great schools. Usually, people clearly prefer one over the other though.
@AlwaysLearn Yes visited both. Going back to UF in 2 weeks to revisit. FSU had the better original tour, we loved the campus. Hoping the Florida Day Tour at UF will be worth our while. UF is a few hours closer to home. In state, almost same Cost, So far FSU gave the in state scholarship, UF has not announced yet. Major for now is Business but would to to explore Engineering possibly.
I don’t think you’ll go wrong with either one. I would see how you feel after the visit.
I would probably give the edge to FSU in your case, since they are giving you $$$ and since honors should get you some perks in terms of opportunities and first pick choosing classes, etc. Also, IMHO, FSU has a nicer campus and a more welcoming/caring/collaborate vibe.
However, if you think you will really want to do engineering, I would give the edge to UF, since FSU’s engineering builing is not on the main campus. Also, UF is ranked higher overall and, I think, in engineering as well.
Best of luck with your decision!
If you might major in engineering go to UF