UT vs TCU?

Hi,
I am picking between UT Austin and TCU for fall of 2018, and am planning on majoring in Neuroscience. I know that both are great schools with great programs, but TCU has offered me a full-ride (Chancellor’s Scholarship + Trustee Scholarship), while for UT Austin I would only have $5000, leaving me with about $20k to pay in tuition/year. I love Austin, the college environment there, and the diversity (I’m a minority), but the smaller classes, one free semester abroad, and full ride provided by TCU.

I have money to fully pay for my undergrad if I chose to attend UT, but I also plan on going to medical school, so I’d have to take out loans for that. Is the 80K worth it for the “college experience” provided by UT, or should I just save it for medical school? Where would I have better opportunities/name recognition? Is there a major difference between the schools other than size?

I’d just like to hear some opinions! Thanks!

I’d say TCU, and that’s coming from someone with burnt orange blood. Save your money for medical school - that is a long haul.