I’ll chime in as another Utah fan (my D18 is there). I was blown away by the amazing facilities, which include the Lassonde maker space and dorm (https://lassonde.utah.edu/studios/). You can’t beat the skiing (30 minutes away) and outdoor life generally and SLC is a very pleasant city. Merit aid is excellent, and with residency after the first year the total cost is cheaper than being in-state at the UCs.