Hi, I am from Taiwan currently living in Texas and graduated with Bachelor of Science in Architecture. Now, I am having trouble deciding on which school would be the best to go for M.Arch!

I have got accepted to

ASU= Arizona State University (two years)

IIT= Illinois Institute of Technology (two years)

UMN= University of Minnesota-twin cities ( three years...possibility of waive some hours)

UIC= University of Illinois at Chicago (three years)

My main concern would be.. which school has the best reputation in and out of the state? which school's program would consider BETTER? and which school is most appealing to the work industry?

I have visited Chicago...LOVE THE CITY!!! and I only get to visit UIC. So I have a lot of opinion on the school!! I like UIC's student work the best(base on their school website)...BUT because out-of-state UIC is the most I have to pay for tuition(total after three years)! and UIC campus is not so appealing....wondering if the campus would be safe after hours!!

IF anyone have experience with any of these schools or just want to comment on whether you think it is worth it? any comments would really help me to decide.

THANK YOU :)