<p>I've been accepted to both these schools and now I'm trying to debate which one I want to attend later this year. Anyone have an opinion as to which one is better or which one you'd pick if you were me and why? As you can tell from looking right under my name, I live in NJ so RU is in-state for me, and cost is a big factor. Just looking for any opinions on the subject. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I would go for Rutgers if cost is an issue. Plus, depending on what you're studying, Rutgers is probably a bit better academically.</p>
<p>I go to UConn, and would have to say that UConn and Rutgers are neck and neck in terms of academic reps. I would go to Rutgers, because, as a senior, it is a great feeling knowing that I will graduate without any debt.</p>
<p>simple: if you're a basketball fan, go to uconn. football, go to rutgers :)</p>
<p>Scone, I would probably go to Rutgers since money is a big concern. Just make sure that you would be happy going to Rutgers for your major.</p>
<p>Both are good schools, and academically, about the same.</p>
<p>Rutgers has a slightly better reputation than UConn. Plus, it's cheaper. I'd go to Rutgers.</p>
<p>Hmmm....a tough call but I go with Rutgers but you need to study the departments you are interested in. My thinking.</p>
<p>CT has spent a huge amount of money on UConn over the last few years and the campus has grown quite a bit. NJ is in financial difficulty and support for Rutgers is not strong...a plus for UConn if this continues. Please remember that money is often thrown at the research aspects which impacts Professors and graduate students not undergraduates.</p>
<p>Academically Rutgers has the better historical reputation but you need to check departments in your field on intended study. I still think Rutgers has the edge.</p>
<p>Rutgers has the far better campus and surrounding area. No contest really. Though New Brunswick has its nastier parts, nothing like the old days I will say, it has many things for students to do and is very close to NY by train. UConn/Storrs is in the process of starting to build a town but there is really not much there now. Many more things to do and a much more diverse environment.</p>
<p>Given money might be an issue - Rutgers.</p>
<p>Is it too close to home for you? You might be closer to home there, depending on where you live, and you will see quite a few more people from NJ.</p>
<p>Both are large state universities where you wiil have to fight for what you want. They are both somewhat impersonal.</p>
<p>So my vote is for Rutgers. So you know my bias you should know.... I have lived in CT for over 20 years but attended graduate school at Rutgers for 6 years (that was 25 years ago though), returning from college out of state after growing up in NJ.</p>
<p>Rutgers just doesn't get the respect in-state that it deserves. You should certainly visit both before deciding. Just remember that such large universities have all sorts of people so don't be put off it you find only people you don't like.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone for all of your helpful responses. I'm still willing to read any more thoughts and opinions if anyone out there reading this wants to write something.</p>
<p>To ctParent2006: Middletown is about 45 minutes from New Brunswick. That's probably too close for some, but it doesn't really bother me. I like that I'll be able to know some people right away (my high school usually sends about 20 or so kids to Rutgers every year).</p>
<p>Personally, I'd say Rutgers. But I don't know anything about UConn, so I might be a little biased. </p>
<p>But my school sends huge amounts of kids to Rutgers every year. If that makes a difference.</p>
<p>My freshman is five hours from home so as a parent, 45 min sounds great to me. Rutgers is so big, I tell the same thing to kids around me who ask about UConn, that it will be your choice as to whether you see your HS friends or not.</p>
<p>They are really both fine schools.</p>