<p>confus!! I totally know where youre comming from. Ive been accepted to both schools for chem eng (&honors program for both) Im actually from tx… born and raised haha so ive been to ut’s campus numerous times for school competitions, friends, funzies etc… although ausitn is CRAZY and entertaining, I would say UIUC is way better. not only is it ranked higher, the campus is nicer. UT’s campus is made up of lines of buildings right after each. And is not that fun to walk back and forth etc. Not to include the bad weather… haha thats why i applied to many north schools. especially if you received more fin aid from UIUC i would say that would be worth it. I hoped this helped!</p>