Columbia vs UMN for Chemical Engineering PhD

[Kenzi]

I just got an email saying that my Columbia visit was canceled for coronavirus, which sucks a lot because it was a top two choice for me. They said that they'll hold a webinar as a substitute but it genuinely won't be the same as interacting with the grad students and faculty in person

My top two choices are UMN and Columbia and my UMN visit was already fantastic. The Columbia visit was supposed to be the deciding factor for me and I'm at a loss of what to do now. I'm open to any thoughts or advice you guys might have. I would also love to speak with any of you who are currently in these programs. Thank you so much!