Discounting all the great schools that are an easy drive from the NY metro…
Direct flights make life so much easier than having to take two flights. And an hour drive from the airport. Most people that have done it strongly prefer direct flight schools.
Think about it the West Coast could be quicker and cheaper than getting to Tuscaloosa.
Quicker (Direct) flights with great colleges include Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, St Louis, Nashville, Raleigh, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Columbus, Dallas, Austin,