Pittsburg vs North Central

Hello everyone,

I am fortunate to have been accepted into two programs: the University of Pittsburgh and North Central College in Illinois. I’m having a hard time deciding which one to pick since both have nearly the same tuition costs and are about the same distance from home (approximately a 4-hour drive).

SOME MORE FACTORS
University of Pittsburgh:

• PANCE: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/ProgramReport%202023.pdf
• Attrition: Low, strong student support.
• Class Size: Moderate, fostering collaboration.
• Tuition: only 4 k cheaper
• Rotations: Diverse sites in the Pittsburgh area.
• Accreditation: Full accreditation.

North Central College:

• PANCE: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/sites/default/files/documents/2024-09/First%20Time%20Taker%20PANCE%20Exam%20Performance%20Summary%20Report%20%20-%209-12-24.pdf
• Attrition: Not detailed, but small class size (32 students).
• Class Size: Small, personalized. heard the faculty is great there.
• Tuition: 4k more than pitt.
• Rotations: Varied sites, similar to Pitt but maybe not as diverse.
• Accreditation: Provisional (newer program).

I would appreciate any advice or insights to help me make a decision! which location I guess will be more better in prospects of job search also.