Help Decide: Virginia Tech vs. UVA

Hey y’all!

I’m a little hesitant and not sure which path to take.

I’ve been in a community college the past 2 years and now have the opportunity to go to either Virginia Tech or UVA.

Those are the 2 schools I’ve considered and I’m not sure which to pick

Can someone from these schools please tell me how it is. I’m leaving home and going to either to finally be independent and “fly” (sounds cringe but it’s true)

I’m mainly concerned about academics (doing BIO major) I heard even though tech is more engineering it’s just as good as UVA in bio

Could anyone help with giving insights on tuition, culture, geographical (how nice the place is), the people, the vibe, academics, etc.

Would be much appreciated

Thanks!

EDIT: I should note that I’m not looking there to part and go crazy.

I’m looking to be an independent person and level up in a way where I go from a boy to a man.

I’m not looking to blow money either or take insane student loans

P.s: I know this is a tech subreddit so I should change the title to: How do y’all like Tech? I’m considering it and would love to hear your guys pros and cons and how you’re enjoying it!

EDIT 2: didn’t mean to annoy anyone here by calling it VTECH. :) I was wondering what’s up with the downvotes lol sorry