Lets break this down real quick:
Citadel = Charleston
VMI = Middle of nowhere
Citadel = Beaches - WE HAVE OUR OWN BEACH HOUSE, and Charleston
VMI = I dont know what, but no beaches
Both = Great education, friends, chance for a commission, military enviroment ect. ect., But The Citadel is in Charleston
Citadel = Cooper River Bridge Run in April with all your buddies in Charleston
VMI = Drive two hours to civilization
Bottom line - Charleston is a great city, you will have a blast - And I think all the other Cid grads on here will concur
But best of luck in your decision, PM me again if you have any more questions!
Oh yes, one of my classmates was an EE major, she currently has a freaking kick ass job working at SPAWAR making bank, but needless to say, her life revolved around the crazy amount of homework and studying, it takes alot of dedication, if you want her information let me know I will get in touch.