<p>which one would you pick?</p>
<p>Assuming money is no object (i.e., that you're not "In-state" at one or the other), UVM for sure- its overall academic reputation is slightly better than UNH, it's smaller and more similar to a private institution, and as a college town there is absolutely no comparison between Burlington, Vt. and Durham, NH. Don't get me wrong, UNH has a beautiful campus, but UVM even has a brand-new student center that looks just great (from the outside anyway) and will probably improve the atmosphere on campus quite a bit also.</p>
<p>UVM for sure.</p>
<p>I would consider what you want to study, investigate which school has the stronger program and go from there. If you live in NH and money is an object, then UNH if the program meets your needs. If you live in VT, then UVM. If you don't care about money, don't live in either state and both have what you need, then I'd go with UVM. UVM does not give good aid to students from nearby states. If you live instate-good. If you live in a far-away state-good. But nearby, mostly small merits (if you are a good student) and BIG loans. I don't know how UNH is with OOS students. Many state schools don't have much aid in that direction. I am assuming you don't mind a big school.</p>
<p>Just to clear up something, UVM is NOT a big school- undergrad enrollment is under 10,000 students. UNH is larger but still not nearly the size of most state flagships. To me, though, the UNH campus just seems a lot larger-this may be a false impression</p>
<p>I consider 11,000 (with grad students) to be a BIG school. I guess it is all what seems big to you.</p>