UCLA vs UMiami vs Tulane

College Search & Selection
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Hey, I’m three weeks from when i need a decision but I’m having a hard time picking between UCLA (56k/year), Miami (37k), or Tulane (39k). Scholarships make tulane and miami less expensive, but UCLA is better school.

I’m prob majoring in bio on pre-med track, but not positive. I’m big into sports and would prob join a frat if I can (maybe not at miami cuz there are almost none).

Right now, here are the points that I see:
-UCLA is the best school
-Miami / Tulane are less expensive
-UCLA has best med school and it’s right on campus, unlike miami or tulane
-Miami has best sports scene
-Miami / Tulane are better sized then UCLA
-All far (from NY), so distance doesn’t matter
-Tulane best parties with UCLA close behind, then Miami cuz everything is in South Beach and at bars or clubs which i wouldn’t hate but would be kinda annoying
-UCLA has best and biggest alumni
-All have beautiful campuses (but prob UCLA best then Miami then Tulane)

Any insight on the three is greatly appreciated!

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Congratulations on three excellent choices! You clearly did really well in high school! Go to UCLA. Your list indicates that’s where your heart and ego would be happiest and most at peace. The extra 17 K per year should not be a deal breaker on a percentage basis. The other schools have people that love them just as much, and one of them always ranks at or near the top for happiest students, quality of life, best city, etc., so it will all work out in the end for them and for you. Best of luck to you!