I would initially think, for myself the smaller would be better but then it depends. I'd have to look at what they offer first. Priority above all else is the education itself. If you go out of your way to choose either based on the social factors, you might miss out on the better college (whichever it might be) I mean, it may be worth it to sacrifice the social awkwardness at one of them if their offering is far and above what the other offers. Maybe that will help you to decide