Figure out how many people you can handle together under one roof.
A roommate can make or break a college experience.
If you get a random roommate you don't get along with then it might be a long year.
If your roommate has sticky finders then you may be paying to feed him or her, too.
If you constantly want to be around friends, then living with seven people is ideal, but if you value your personal space, then maybe just living along is right for you.