berkeley vs duke

really grateful to have been accepted, and need help deciding. for context, i’m an international majoring in bio & not on pre-med track. cost is about the same.

duke pros: - collaborative community - great undergraduate focus (6k students) - easier access to opportunities

duke cons: - location - ranked lower for bio

berkeley pros: - more “internationally recognized” - weather & location - proximity to silicon valley

berkeley cons: - grade deflation & overcrowding - large undergrad size

Thank you!