I have been accepted to PhD programs for the upcoming Fall at the University of Florida (UF) and the Iowa State University (ISU).
-> UF has a small program with younger faculty--most of them are recent graduates from ivy schools--while ISU has one of the largest Statistics department in the US.
->UF is ranked #40 this year and ISU is tied at #20
-> Both places have research that interests me
-> UF has a better reputation as a research university in general
Please help me decide on picking the school for myself. What factors should I consider before making a decision? Are there any current graduate students or alum from these schools who can give some pros and cons on the schools?