Biology MS: Loyola Univ. in Chicago or Eastern Michigan?

[biogirl2013]

The two schools I've been accepted to and offered funding packages to that I could live with, are the two above. One just got me their decision on admissions and funding, and gave me only a week to reply (even before April 15th), meaning I have very little time to decide between two schools, one of which I hadn't know was an option until yesterday.

Any thoughts on either of these schools/programs? Obviously there are many factors relevant to my own situation that I'm taking into account, but I'm hoping anyone can offer insights on:

- what it's like to study in these programs

- reputation of the programs

- living in these aras

- anything else you can add!!

Thanks so much!