It's closer to classes. The dorms are always there for students, but the mad rush to Shields Building on the first day housing contracts are available is evidence enough that space can be scarce after freshman year. Because freshmen are required to live on campus, they often take up a large bulk of on-campus housing. There are approximately 42,000 students at the University. But if another year in the dorms sounds less than appealing, apartments and rental homes are another option.
Dorms are small.
They can be noisy at times. And while living off campus may have its downsides too, the benefits outweigh the negatives, Horvath said. There's more freedoms. You're not as monitored as in the dorms. Apartments are the most available off-campus option, although rental homes are also available.