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Compiling such a list would be futile. There's a virtually limitless list of characteristics to anything in reality, and their estimated numerical weighing (including whether positive or negative) varies per individual affinities. Plus, it's much easier to do when you've a comparable alternative in mind.
In general, the outline of an educational institution selection should include: quality of instruction (specific to the intended department), required degree of personal effort / stress level, prestige (rather overrated, but crucial for certain circles), socialisation, transportation, finance, integration with other planned activities (ie job, family, relations, hobbies, leisure).