This is a difficult question. I am not sure, so far living on campus is not that bad, but for others, it may be. I believe living on campus is easier since everything is paid for via scholarships and loans, thus you wouldn't have to worry about monthly payments.

The location and scenery are very important to me. East Tennessee State University has that exactly. The school is not too far from my parents home. It's about 5hrs driving and 30 mins plane ride. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous during spring, summer, and fall.