I am struggling with making a decision myself. I got into Kean (summer), Monmouth and Montclair, waitlisted at Stockton. I live 10 minutes away from Monmouth so I would love to go there but private school costs are outrageous and they don't offer scholarships :/. Kean is the second closest to me but still would put me at a 45 min commute each way and tuition is 66K so its not exactly affordable. I liked this program a lot because the faculty seemed very knowledgeable and friendly. Also a big pro is that they offer a ton of electives which the other schools do not. However, I am having a really hard time rationalizing spending an extra 15K to go there since I got into Montclair which total cost is below 50K. I visited Montclair and really liked it, my con is that its furthest away and is 7 semesters long so I would be done later than the other programs. Lastly, Stockton is also affordable but I am waitlisted so I can't rely on that. My con is that it is last ranked on US News & World Report in New Jersey. I am sooooo torn, it sucks that the two schools closest to me are the most expensive because for me it really all comes down to money and distance. I just wish they would tell us about Graduate Assistantship positions now because that would make my decision.
I'd love to hear your pro and con list and why Stockton and Kean are your top choices!