50K UT Austin? or 20K Uof Delaware for Chemical Engineering?

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<p>I'm deciding between the two. (Chemical Engineering)
Obviously, UT Austin is better both socially and academically (not trying to offend anyone. But this is simply true).</p>

<p>However, UT Austin would cost me 50K a year, whereas U of Delaware would cost me 20K a year...</p>

<p>But I heard there are ways, in which I can get instate tuition after a year of attending.</p>

<p>The only thing that is holding me back from going to UT Austing is the money.
But...
1. I may be able to get Instate tuition after one year.
2. I can try hard and get scholarship after a year.</p>

<p>If I can diminish the financial pressure the UT Austin has on my family, I would totally go...</p>

<p>Should I just go to U of Delaware or UT Austin?</p>

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<p>It is not easy to get instate tuition in Texas, so you heard wrong. You must not be claimed as a dependent, you should stay in TX for a year without returning home for breaks or vacations, get a driver’s license etc. There are other requirements as well. Just living there as a student doesn’t cut it. The state really tries hard to keep students from getting residency.</p>

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<p>although, overall UT is better than Delaware academically, for ChE they are very close…</p>

<p>Delaware has been a top 12 ChE department for decades…a long tradition…</p>

<p>this looks like a University of Delware decision to me…</p>

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<p>UT is more than twice the price of U Del.</p>

<p>That is to say that even if you had to repeat your entire first year at U Del, you would still save money over attending U T for just one year. It makes no sense whatsoever to go to U T now.</p>

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<p>@momofWildChild</p>

<p>I know. If i do go to UT, i wiuld be an independent, work 52 consecutive weeks, pay tax, file a tax return, pay utilities, etc. I am aware and i am willing to do so.
If i do go to UT by chance, that is.</p>

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<p>Hmm… I see. I truly appreciate all your opinions.
But what if i can get ibstate tuition? Would it still not be worth it?</p>

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<p>Some of it depends on where you think you want to wind up after college. if you plan on the mid-Atlantic states, Texas gets you nothing over Delaware in chem eng. Otherwise, Texas would be the better choice.</p>

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<p>$50,000 is almost $1000 every week. That is a huge chunk of change!</p>

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<p>Unless you absolutely despise UDelaware, I would save the money and go there.</p>