IU or CU-Boulder

[charlemagne88]

Hi all. I'm having to make a really tough decision between CU-Boulder and Indiana University Bloomington. I've already accepted the offer at CU-Boulder, but then I got a late offer from Indiana and idk what to do!!!!!  Indiana IS a better program, and I would have more support there with my area of interest, BUT it's in Indiana where as the University of Colorado is in well... Colorado. I've been told it's beautiful with so much to do! I have family in CO, specifically the Denver area, where in contrast I know absolutely no one in Indiana. 

Also, I've already "accepted" my financial aid award at CU-Boulder. I know I can still decline it, but will that effect my financial aid award at Indiana at all if I just leave it as "accepted" for the time being? 

ugh... I've really been racking my mind trying to figure out which is best, and I usually keep changing my mind. Can someone please help!!!???

Thanks!

[charlemagne88]

...and before anyone asks, Indiana will save me a little money, but both are pretty similar financially too. 

[Regionmouse]

First of all, congratulations on both acceptances!  

So I totally understand why Indiana does not sound appealing. I will say that I went to undergrad at IU, and it is a BEAUTIFUL campus and a wonderful town.  It's truly a gem within Indiana. Im biased of course, but check out other forums where IUB is discussed and you will find similar opinions. There is a surprising amount of fun events that go on, and there's generally lots to do within the city. It's also an hour from Indy. 

With that being said, the whole state of Colorado is of course beautiful, it's a more progressive state, you know people there, and it's just generally better haha. But if IU has the better program and will save you a significant amount of money (living will be much more affordable, too), I would definitely consider IU. Bloomington is more than tolerable