| Phoenix isn't nicer- TEMPE is nicer. There's not a whole lot to do outside of Tempe.
In my opinion, I'd prefer to go to U of A simply because it's a nicer campus and there's more desert, so more outdoor activities.
If you are worried about academics, ASU honors has a better reputation than U of A honors, but you should be fine at either institution- they're not great, but they're not The University of Grenada; however, if you're really into the sciences (including computer science), go to U of A- it's by far more superior. | 
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