<p>I am also a student from New York and I got into Binghamton as well. I didn't visit it, and I honestly never even considered it. It was just one of those things where you have to apply to the state schools.</p>
<p>Yes, UNC is more expensive than Binghamton, but I think that it will be worth it going to UNC. Binghamton is a good state school, but it is nowhere near the level of a UNC.</p>
<p>Just getting into UNC is a huge accomplishment from out of state, and how can you turn that down.</p>
<p>I guess you just need to follow your gut.</p>
<p>That's what I did, and I'm going to UNC in the fall :-) I'm pretty much going to be paying for it myself, just like you, but I think it will all be worth it in the end. College is supposed to be the best years of your life.</p>
<p>(And I turned down a full ride to Hofstra, so if you're worried about the money, just keep me in mind ;-)</p>