<p>Depends on what you like to do. Do you mean partying only? Or do you like to take in ballgames (college and pro), theater, that kind of thing? UVA is not near any really major city and obviously UMCP is. Very different atmospheres. UVA is going to be a bit more “old-fashioned” or classic in its college life, with pretty much everything centering around the school and the greek life. UMCP will have a lot of that, but more off-campus things to do as choices. Please don’t read any bias into that, my S went to a rural college where the school is pretty much the town and he liked it a lot. My D is in New Orleans and really enjoys everything that has to offer, and she doesn’t even drink, lol. So it is just a matter of which kind of atmosphere you want. I strongly encourage 2 day visits to each where you go to some classes, hopefully can stay overnight in a dorm, go to a party, whatever you can in that short time.</p>