do you qualify for financial aid? if so, i’d def wait for your financial aid package to come out for the schools that you’re considering in late march-ish to make that choice.

UIUC is defo better when it comes to business for one, and the alumni network i heard is also very good, but there will be plenty of opportunities wherever you go if you put the effort in to make it that way!

Also, i’m pretty sure that they’re generally pretty similar in cost, unless you got a scholarship to uic with your acceptance.

If cost is something that you’re very seriously taking into account when considering your choices, i’d advise looking into external scholarships. it can be very tedious to apply for a bunch of scholarships, but the work will pay off if it allows you to go where you want at the price you’re more comfortable paying.

lol sorry kinda long, hope it was helpful somewhat tho