MFA-Painting

I'm deciding between Hunter and SAIC and could also pay in state tuition for Hunter. I'm also trying to figure out which is more exciting because either way it will end up being a ton of money. I'm thinking about Chicago vs. New York, and the different forms of education I would receive. It's a really hard choice though because they're so drastically different, and I'm completely split down the middle .

I'm having such a hard time deciding between Hunter and SAIC for painting. Pros and Cons of Chicago vs. New York? If money weren't a factor what would you choose?

Has anyone interviewed for the Pratt painting MFA? If so how long did it go? Mine was very short, just wondering if that's normal.

Did SAIC notify you through email or via snail mail?