<p>Wisse, If money is a make-it-or-break-it issue, then do what you have to do, but otherwise, go where you’ll be most happy. The schools you mention have such varying student body atmospheres and geographic locations, among other things, that you really should trust your judgment on where would be the best place to spend 4 years. Don’t worry too much about your postgraduate finances before even starting college! Enjoy college! Loans are a pain but manageable. An unhappy college experience is less manageable.</p>