@Daisy50, if the grants are merit awards, they require maintenance of a minimum gpa. My reference was not to change in personal finances, but rather amount of tuition due if you should no longer qualify for merit award.
It might seem trivial now, but college is very different than high school, so where a 4.0 is your norm now, it may be a very different ballgame in college. You absolutely cannot predict circumstances that may affect your academic performance.
@Laerai, many Maryland graduates are admitted to and attend ivy league grad schools as well. Admission to ivy league grad schools is dependent upon performance at the school you attend, not the name. And fwiw, Maryland has no lake effect, lol.
@Daisy50, At the end of the day, they are both great schools, so truly it is a matter of fit, and where you feel you would be happiest. There really is no wrong decision. Best of luck in the decision process!