I went to CUNY last week. While the building isn't fancy (hell, you only pay $8k in tuition, what do you want?), I really felt at home immediately there. It feels like an old high school building and the student body is small in size. Yes, you can have a pretty building if you pay $30+k a year, but I'd rather save my money!
Everyone was super nice. I got a tour by a 1L and she was super cool and gave me lots of insider info. I sat in on a Torts class and was happy to see that their teaching method is not as rigid and socratic as other places. The professor came and found me in the cafeteria afterwards and discussed the school for awhile, etc. EVeryone was so friendly and I knew *immediately* that I'd not only fit in well, but I'd flourish there.
The only downside in my book is the commute...it's a female dog.