Accepted to Rutgers, UNC, Temple with an annual 20k scholarship, and Seton Hall, while I got waitlisted at NYU and rejected from pretty much all of the ivies.
I am an international student, but I would really love to either attend Rutgers or UNC, although they have not given me much aid. I am trying to see if UNC or Rutgers would match any scholarships I have received, but any advice on choosing the right fit for me? (Dream school is UNC, but not sure if its affordable)
Academically, Rutgers is not even on the same planet as UNC. UNC Chapel Hill is far more superior than Rutgers both socially and academically. UNC is regarded as a public IVY and Rutgers is not. You will find a better environment at Chapel Hill with more academically gifted students.
It is highly unlikely that Rutgers and UNC will match scholarships from your other schools. If those schools are not affordable for 4 years then take them out of consideration. Is Temple affordable?.