<p>I've narrowed down my choices for college to NYU and Berkeley. I currently live in Southern California and have never been to the Bay Area or NYC so both locations will be new to me. After receiving my financial aid information, I will be paying around the name amount for either school. Can someone vouch for either school and tell my why it would the better choice?</p>
<p>I realize NYU is probably better opportunity-wise, given it's big city location. But Berkeley is prestigious and much more academically focused than NYU. Living in NYC is also a lot more expensive than living in the Bay Area. I really have no idea what to choose and I would really appreciate some help!</p>