University transfer

I have almost completed first year at Uni of York and have for various reasons I'm seeking a transfer. I suppose the obvious choice would be Northumbria uni where I live (Newcastle didn't give me an offer) where most of my mates are. However my best mate at uni is Scottish and is transferring to Glasgow and after visiting him a couple of times he suggested I transfer there as well as I got on with all his friends really well. At Northumbria I'd have a job and be with my old school mates but inevitably I'd end up sponging off my parents and i moved to be independent. I'd regret not going to Glasgow but I could end up hating there as well. Cheers if anyone's read until the end and any advice would be welcomed.