Lets use UF as an example. UF honor dorms (Hume) are nice, some honor classes are taught at Hume, only 4 roommates (in two connected rooms) share a restroom, it has it’s own parking, etc. However, it’s located away from the center of campus (though still within easy walking distance).
The Engineering LLC (Live Learning Community) is based in East Hall. This is an older style dorm (built in the early 60’s), where the rooms are a bit bigger than Hume (I think), but everyone on the same floor share the same restrooms/showers. However, it’s smack in the middle of campus, next to a dinning hall, the football stadium, the O-Dome, and many of the engineering buildings (the workshop is next door, where my freshman son is spending 3 or 4 nights a week with his SAE design team).
Some engineering students prefer the living arrangements at Hume (and may want to take advantage of honor activities/classes at Hume). Others may prefer East Hall’s location.
Usually when choosing between honors and engineering LLC’s, it’s a question of living arrangements, location, and (honor/engineering LLC) activities. Choose what’s best for the student. 