<p>I am struck on which one to pick. I received a 40k scholarship over 4 years. Which school is better academically, if its Loyola Marymount does the higher reputation quantify the 25k more a year? Also how does the social life compare between these schools.</p>
<p>Pretty different schools to compare, large flagship public vs. medium private Jesuit. Very different styles and philosophy. Strong academics available if you seek it out, don’t think LMU is that much stronger, depends a lot what your major is. Both my children attend LMU, but I don’t think $100,000 more is worth it, certainly not that much in debt. I really don’t know enough about Arizona to compare them.</p>
<p>I’d stay away from UofA simply based on the surrounding town, and would suggest ASU or NAU. Don’t know that much about LMU to help, though.</p>