I'll take pics and put them in a shared Skydrive folder later today when I'm back in Indiana.
Touring the place, they do sell it very well. Having all utilities covered (almost, each rentor gets $25 credit towards electricity, which in some bad cases can go up to $200 for four people in winter) is definitely nice. And the engagement by the property owners with the student community is on point, just look at their social media sites. My only cons are...
1. Not being on the east side of campus near more of the useful shopping areas or the more interesting/fun restaurants and bars.
2. Some scathing review online pointing out how thin the walls are or cheap construction in the units
A. http://www.rentersvoice.com/reviews/in/south-bend/university-edge-nd
B. http://www.apartmentratings.com/in/south-bend/university-edge-apartments_9199332346275153810/review-111470779/
Besides those two, I think I really like the community atmosphere they try to put in place. Plus, if I go with my other option at Clover Ridge, I read that's a drunk college party area where "frozen vomit" forms the icicles. Probably an exaggeration but still.
If I can convince myself I can be further from downtown, I think I'll sign with University Edge. Putting myself further from my desired town scene will probably be good for me anyway since first year grad school I hear is tough. Still, if anyone is interested as roommates, let me know. I plan to do a little more searching anyway because the reviews above made me think twice.
If anyone decides to go with them, mention my name found here: https://www.facebook.com/FinalDanish. I'll split a $50 gift card with you.
As a final suggestion, these property owners, like any other student housing lenders, push the urgency to sign with them, claiming spots are filling fast or prices will go up. This could be true but is likely a non problem for South Bend. Looking back last July on their social media stream, they offered waived signing fees just a few weeks before move in to bring in more customers. So if you are comfortable being in limbo regarding your housing plans, it might be a good idea to wait it out or pressure them upfront to give you these discounts.