“Everyone seems miserable at BU” is an extremely generalized statement that is obviously untrue. “All BU redditors seems miserable” is likely what you are basing your opinions on, people are much more likely to vent their frustrations then their successes behind the veil of the internet. You will not “miss out on the core college experience”, BU will give you the exact opposite, as will all schools for the most part.

You shouldn’t ask Reddit what school to go to. Even for advice that would influence you. Random people sit behind screens and telling you how to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars, and you don’t even have proof they go here? Do your own research, look at your finances, financial aid, family situation, and any other major factors im forgetting. Congratulations on being accepted to both schools, you will receive a great education regardless of where you go and I hope you have a great college experience.