What are the pros and cons to Rochester??? (my major is data science btw)
You are going have help out here. This is too broad. I suggest you read through all the old threads.
I can say for my son, the motivator was that the students at UR are really smart but the school does not have the stress of competition that many high performing schools have. Meaning, students are not cut throat and are willing to help one another.
Thank you for your help! but I have decided to attend Penn States Honors College 
@Lakemom
Good luck to you!