<p>Congratulations on getting accepted to such awesome schools!! As for your decision, I think that you should keep in mind that this is a place you are going to live for 4 years, as well as get an education. You mentioned that Duke and Penn are pretty comparable in terms of education so I would focus more on life aspect on college, while still keeping in mind financial aid. I have read some of your past responses and it sounds like, and disregard this if I am wrong, but that there is a chance that financial aid may not be as big of an issue in the future. In this case, I would take a step back from the cost and look at the other aspects.
How is the surrounding area?
Could you see yourself living there happily for at least 4 years?
How is the campus?
Are there things to do?
If you chose one school and looked back on your life 2 years later, would you regret your decision?
How are the opportunities? (because remember that a college education is only significant if you are able to apply it through a job or internship)
How was the overall feeling of the campus and area around it?
Go through and answer these questions for both schools and see which one comes out on top. It would suck to look back on this part of your life and wish that you had chosen something different! I would also talk to your parents about a financial plan for both schools, with inheritance money and without it, to understand your circumstances either way. Again, congratulations on all the acceptances!! I hope this was helpful!! Good Luck:)</p>