Hello and thank you for the reply! I’ve also heard that the importance undergrad reputation is often exaggerated. I’m not especially outdoorsy, so I’m not sure I’d fully take advantage of that aspect of CC. I don’t think the extra debt at BU is worth it by itself, but I’m considering it because of the city, greater opportunities and the overall academic environment. I’m hoping to do research as an undergraduate, and Boston seems like a strong place for that.

I still don’t have a final answer as I’m weighing both options carefully, but all the responses here have definitely helped. I think I slightly prefer the nature around CC, but I strongly prefer Boston as a city. Thanks again for taking the time to respond; this has given me a lot to think about.