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I am deciding between two good art history PhD programs and could use some outside input: School A is in the same town as my family (I'm close with my sisters, nieces, parents), its a medium-sized city with a low cost of living, and I was offered a modest 5-year TA, no summer funding. I have to take fewer classes and TA each quarter as part of my deal, so maybe it will take me a bit longer to complete coursework. School B is across the country in a small city, high cost of living, and I was offered a nice 2-year fellowship & 3-year TA, plus 2 summers of funding. I have to live in a grad dorm/apartment at least the first year to afford the transition. Also I have more opportunities for curatorial work there. I have strong faculty connections at each school and am thrilled with my acceptances but I am having a hard time deciding. Thanks.