UNC or UVA

[exxon100]

Right now I’m debating between choosing UNC or UVA for undergraduate studies. I will be majoring in Biomedical Engineering and as for my future career I’m undecided if I want to continue the engineering route or go to medical school. Academics are very important to me, but I want to also have the full college experience and enjoy my four years. Academically, I want to be involved as much as possible and conduct research likely in the area of tissue engineering. I know both schools are well known, but I’m wondering which school would be the best for me considering I’m majoring in Biomedical Engineering. One of the biggest cons about UNC is they don’t have an engineering school (they offer a joint program with NC State). I’m wondering if this may be the deal breaker or maybe one of you have additional information that may help me decide. Also, although I’m a “Biomedical Engineering” major, I’m open to changing if I don’t like it. In that case I’d probably go in the direction of something else Math heavy with an emphasis on helping others. As for cost, I currently have a great deal from UVA < 10k (OOS) but am still awaiting UNC’s deal. If anyone could drop some advice it would be greatly appreciated!