UCLA vs. McGill - Help me decide!!

Intended Major: Econ / Pol Sci/Policy

UCLA

Pros

The overall college environment and feel

The creative environment, clubs, campus life

The freedom in terms of courses and other options

Cons

Double the cost of McGill (but if worth it, my parents are willing to spend)

As an international, it will most probably be difficult to sustain a job due to visa difficulties

McGill

Pros

Relatively Cheaper

Seems to have a good reputation for Post Grad unis ( I would love to know more on this for UCLA)

Working for 1 year will qualify me for Permanent Residency in Canada

Cons

The environment seems very alien to me since no one I know/ anyone in the history of my high school has ever attended

It has a huge grade deflation policy and very rigorous academics

I would love to know more about both schools and which one would ultimately make sense, not only practically but also in terms of the ultimate college experience. I know UCLA just seems way more fun on the outside but I still want to make sure I am making a practical decision for the future and if I get my money’s worth at the end of the day.

Right now my heart says UCLA but my mind and my logic say McGill, so that’s basically my confusion.