The prestigious school is very expensive and I would incur a lot of debt. The cheap school is mid-range in respectability, an average state school, but is cheap and offers a lot of financial aid as well.
I understand that future career (i.e. ability to repay loans and live a good life) has a lot to do with it, but I'm not sure what kind of job I want after school.
2007-03-15 13:26:35 · 6 answers · asked by who_knows_where_it_will_lead 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
First of all, are you sure you'd incur that much debt at the prestigious school? Do you have their financial aid package? You'd be surprised how much money many of these prestigious schools offer.
For me, I use a simple formula. If you're going to grad school, go to the state school. If you're working right after graduation, go to the prestigious one. That's my generalization. Yeah, it depends on a person's particular situation and what schools they're talking about, but absent all those details, that's what I'd say.
2007-03-15 13:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the cheaper school first to get your general education out of the way (the first two years). By then you will have a major chosen, you can either decide whether or not you want to stay there to complete your major or go to a more prestigious school.
2007-03-15 13:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by pookiebear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many times any college it is for-income isn't nicely respected. It falls into the comparable tier as college of Phoenix/Ashford college. Your degree will land you an consumer-friendly job; do no longer assume some thing terrific. a extra effectual selection could be your close by state college.
2016-10-02 04:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend the money. You won't regret it. When you look back in ten years, you'll be glad you did. You only get one shot at this, you know. Don't settle for a state college when you can go to Yale.
2007-03-15 13:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long term, it doesn't matter where you go, people in similar fields regardless of where they get the degree end up being paid about the same.
In fact, people who go to expensive, private colleges end up faring the worst because of their excessive debt.
2007-03-15 15:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prestige means nothing if one doesn't do well there.
Consider which place will be better for you and which one you see yourself fitting in better at as far as location, majors, atmosphere, class size, etc.
2007-03-15 13:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋