<p>Are you crazy? You can live wherever you want, but acceptance letters from colleges like UT, UIUC and UCLA(duh!) dominate the dreams of many students. I suggest you wait for them to respond, and then choose accordingly. If none respond (they will, considering michigan accepted you), go with U of Michigan.
I think you’re too stressed out, and you need to put academics and your career before your living preferences. You could always find a job in NYC and settle there in the ‘future’. I don’t think finding a job will be a problem when you’re a graduate from one of these universities. I suggest you try to get in UCLA, as its the most reputable of the above universities. Good Luck :)</p>