<p>UM if you are from NJ, Blacksburg is incredibly rural. I actually can’t think of anywhere in NJ that I would compare Blacksburg to, especially if they were considering Rutgers. Rutgers would be similar to attending VCU. </p>
<p>That being said it is a beautiful place and many times colleges that are in college towns, have a lot more to do for the students because that is their business. Compare it to Rutgers NB, the city does not exist for the students, it exists because J & J is headquartered there. Look at the bigger dynamics of the campus than the size of the town it is in. Do you like sports? If you are going to go to the football and basketball games, than during the fall you will be at the games, not shopping the mall. If you don’t like sports, but like going out to the mall, than yes, I would say it is going to be too small of a town for you.</p>
<p>If you liked Rutgers NB campus, but not Cook than maybe it is not the right fit for you. If you like Princeton University campus, the look(stone buildings) and the feel of the town, than you should be fine.</p>
<p>Many kids from NJ apply to UMD because they like the college feeling like Tech, but need that city life like DC. If UMD is more of a place you would feel comfortable with than again I think it will not be a good fit.</p>
<p>However, all of that said, if you haven’t gone, than take the ride and make your choice when you see it.</p>