This sounds like it could be perfect for me. What I like is that they also have a fine arts photography program that my fiancé could attend. He had thought about SAIC if I got into UChicago, or we would both go to Pitt. This could be an added option. I could also double major in imaging and physics (Or major and minor, either is good for me) and that would prepare me really well for a grad program where I can focus on optics.
Thank you for the help!