I got into a bunch of schools... but I don't know where to go! (SVA vs SCAD)

[Supialoctopod]

So, I applied to a bunch of schools and so far got in to Ringling, SVA, RIT, and SCAD, but I can't decide where to go.
The field I'm interested in as of now is Broadcast Design/Motion Graphics. Ringling doesn't offer this course until 2009 so that's not looking promising. Also, I live in New Jersey right near NYC so I would have to fly to get there and back.
I visited RIT and decided that the location and courses weren't really for me.
The two I'm REALLY stuck between is SVA and SCAD. I visited both of them (and did an SVA pre college program) and I was impressed more by their facilities than the other schools. I got scholarships to both schools (slightly higher one from SCAD) and I really like the locations of both of them... I just can't decide which to ultimately choose. :\
Maybe some of you can offer me some guidance?

[Mirana]

If you're on the fence, perhaps you should making a list of pros and cons. 'Cause right now it's just gonna be us pulling opinions out of our asses when it's all about you and what is important to you in a school. I see SVA has a couple of one-ups in that it's close to home and you've already had some first-hand experience with their teaching style...are there any concerns you have that someone in-the-know might be able to clear up?

[Supialoctopod]

If you're on the fence, perhaps you should making a list of pros and cons. 'Cause right now it's just gonna be us pulling opinions out of our asses when it's all about you and what is important to you in a school. I see SVA has a couple of one-ups in that it's close to home and you've already had some first-hand experience with their teaching style...are there any concerns you have that someone in-the-know might be able to clear up?

One thing my mom was concerned about was getting a job right out of college or while still in college. She thinks that it would be easier for me to get hired in NYC if I graduate from SVA rather than SCAD. Is this true or does it not make much of a difference?
Something I'm concerned about is making friends. At the pre college thing I didn't get along with too many people that were part of the program and I ended up mostly hanging out on my own or with friends in the city. When I visited SCAD, I stayed over in a friend's dorm and he showed me around. The people he introduced me to were a lot more my "type" (not experimental drug users, burnouts, suicidal emo kids, etc.)
Maybe it was just the pre college program kids who were like that and not students who actually attend the school...Anyway, I really liked the class I took at SVA and the professor. I learned a lot more in 3 weeks than I thought I could. I know when you go to college you're paying for the education, but I'd like to make friends and have a good time while I'm there too.

[Mirana]

For ease of transfer from school to work in NYC? I don't know that it matters to the company where the hell you went to school, so long as your portfolio is good. I'm sure there's an arguement that networking would be easier at SVA if you plan on staying in NYC for work (through students, profs and local studios). Are there specific companies there that you want to work at?

Ooooh, I'm sure there are emo/druggie kids at SCAD. I worked with a couple. Strangely, they were painting majors--lol! But really, I do think certain majors have certain types of kids that gravitate to them. Your pre-college classmates are a mix of artists...your major classmates will probably be a lot like you. :)

It's good that you liked your class and prof. There's the real test. 'Cause honestly? You won't really have TIME for a social life. I had nil, but then I also worked while going to school.

[Elwell]

Networking is important, and one of the advantages of going to art school is the connections one makes, both through instructors and fellow students. As for the types of students, both schools are big, with large and diverse student bodies. I'm sure you could find the same general types both places, and design students tend to be more professionally oriented than, say, fine art majors. If I were you, the two main issues I would be looking at would be cost, and whether you want to spend four years in Manhattan or Savannah.