Here are a couple of ideas:
. Compare curriculums. Will you be taking the classes you want and getting the type of training you want in all areas?
Someone on CC recommended doing this blindly - have them pick the curriculum they like best without knowing which school it is.
. Make a chart for each. List pros on one side and cons on the other. Which school has the most pros? which has the most cons?
. Make a list of things that are important to you and see which school rates best in the most of these areas. (location, cost, alumni success, performance opportunities, size of program, size of class, campus environment, faculty, do they have a showcase, dorms, food, ability to minor, study abroad – whatever it is that is important to you)
Ultimately though, sometimes it is a gut feeling. Do they have a gut feeling about which is the best place for them? Who did they connect with during auditions or if visiting campus?
Best of luck to you. It is great to have choices!