<p>Close, good (better?) rep in region, nicer campus, better social scene, better “full college experience”. NJ is a high income state. Most of the higher income areas are quite nice, thank you very much. As a NJ resident all my K-12 years I can attest to the fact the NJ kids have always gone away to college. Probably a higher % back in my day–late 60’s than now. NJ has a much greater instate today.</p>