UNC-CH or ECU? How to decide which school to try for

[Majoraty, RN]

I'm in process of doing my prereqs now for a BSN program. Next semester I need to decide which school I want to try for, because some of the classes differ. There's pros and cons for both schools, but I didn't know if someone here had any input.

Both programs are great, have >96% NCLEX 1st time pass rates for the last 3 years, and would enable me to become an RN.

UNC is close by (I live in Raleigh area), I enjoy the culture of the school, and is a highly regarded program.

ECU is a few hours away in Greenville and I'd need to move out in that direction. I did a year of undergrad in 2009 there before I was sure what I wanted to do, and I really didn't like the culture of the party school there - but I have heard the nursing program is different, it's on a different campus, and I'd commute. The tuition is a bit cheaper.

The biggest difference is the acceptance. Acceptance rates at ECU are higher, they have two start dates, and they have a "point system", and I'm fairly certain I could get in ECU. UNC has a non-rigid acceptance system and really looks at volunteer experience closely, as I understand. I don't have much experience, and I don't have the availability right now to do that, as I'm doing school and work full time right now.

I want a school where I can be immersed in the program, be surrounded by others who work hard and want to succeed, and become an RN. Both schools could probably do this.

Any input is appreciated. Thank you.