UT Arlington or Texas A&M?

I’m trying to decide if I should go to UTA or A&M ( college station). I either want to do nursing or the pre-physician assistant program. I currently live in Arlington so I’m already close to the UTA campus. However, I do not want to live at home. In your opinion which school is best to attend?

Cost?

Do you have direct admission to your major? If not, how difficult will it be to get into your major?