Thank you very much for all the insights. The information in this thread is going to help me for making a final decision. I would like to ask one more question before closing this thread.
Do you think that I have a chance at UIUC for computer science with my std. test scores and GPA (1500/34 and 3.5)? I see that my Net Price comes to 25K (in-campus and also I am in-state). Are there any opportunities to get any scholarships from outside to bring this cost down? Thanks!