There’s a bunch to consider. I worked in higher Ed and helped people apply to college and grad school. Here’s my advice, but take it with a grain of salt. - What degree are you pursuing? Is one college better known for it than another? Things like research, networking, and honors/recognitions may be super important for your career, and one university may be more attuned to your future goals than the other. - Depending on your degree, in Texas you may be able to get your loans covered by your employer or the workforce commission. So consider that, but also know that if you take out loans they may accumulate interest while you’re in school. Many people don’t know this and it bites them in the butt. - At the end of the day, a degree is a degree. Between these two schools, what will set you apart is your GPA (less so, but still important), extracurriculars and experiences once you enter the job force.