IMO Buffalo and UMass are both more prestigious than Syracuse. Unless we are talking about basketball 
USNews has them all ranked within 36 spots of each other (on a list of over 300): https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/compare?xwalk_id=196088&xwalk_id=196413&xwalk_id=196097&xwalk_id=166629
Not sure if OP has visited all these campuses or not, but you need to see if you picture yourself in a ‘big’ school setting. It’s not for everyone. I can’t speak for UMass, but Buffalo and Stony Brook are large schools both student population and land-wise, with Buffalo being bigger. Also, if you have an introverted personality, you may fair better in a smaller school setting. There will no be hand-holding at UB. Had a few friends that left after freshmen year because they were overwhelmed with the size of the school/academic programs and ended up transferring to smaller schools.
All of these schools are large, including Syracuse. Some, of course, are larger than others.
I think it’s important to differentiate between being introverted/extroverted, and needing hand-holding. One can have an introverted personality and be quite independent, able to handle things on their own. One can be an extrovert and still have trouble navigating a large school. It’s really about having the skills and knowing how to use the available resources.
I think Syracuse will have less economic diversity than the other schools.
That’s lovely. Are they covering the $35k/year gap or are they expecting you to borrow $140k + interest to cover the cost?
I notice from previous posts that they made your sister take out massive loans to attend her college and she warned you against doing the same. Listen to her.
I am extroverted and I usually prefer bigger places and bigger populations. I am shy, but still extroverted, just need to get comfortable with people and then I never stop talking.
If you want a bigger college SUNY Buffalo is an outstanding, affordable option. People I know who went there had wonderful experiences.
Hey guys I’m at Syracuse right now. Looks pretty good honestly. But it’s not high up list cuz of the price.
Syracuse has a nice campus, but it is very expensive with less diversity than many of your other choices. I still say Buffalo is your school.
I’m excited to hear which you choose!
Hey guys I’m at Buffalo now. I’m probably going to commit today or tomorrow.
Officially a UB student!
Congrats!!!
Wow, congratulations!!
Congratulations, that’s great!!
Congratulations – I think you made a great decision.