University of Minnesota Twin Cities vs. University of Colorado Boulder

<p>Hi, I really need help deciding on a college before the deadline to commit on May 1st. I've narrowed down my choices to University of Minnesota Twin Cities and University of Colorado Boulder. I want to major in chemical engineering.</p>

<p>UMN:
-out of state
-27k per year
-ranked #4 for ChemE
-would be something new and different from what everyone else is doing
-very cold</p>

<p>CU:
-in state
-24k per year
-ranked #19 for ChemE
-a lot of my high school classmates are going there
-close to skiing</p>

<p>I also am considering Colorado School of Mines but it is more expensive than both (28k) and I'm really not sure if having only STEM students at a college is a good fit.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for your help!</p>