As a fellow chinese, I can somewhat understand the emphasis on prestige. Did you also get into the STEM Scholar program for UCONN? I did and I happened to get the same amount of merit money and am in-state as well. Other honors kids in my school seemed to only get 5K.
I would definetely give UCONN more consideration, because STEM Scholar seems like a pretty new initiative they are taking this year, and seems more exclusive than honors. Also, if you are valedictorian or salutatorian, you’ll also get the Presidential Scholars, which will be a full ride if I’m not mistaken.
I also happen to be hearing back from Berkeley and Yale, best of luck to you!
.