<p>I live in CA and yes, I am aware of the tuition difference. But that’s not an issue. It’s just that a lot of IB kids at my school applied to UO and I can’t understand why. Is it really that good of a school? UO was a school I applied to because of CA’s budget crisis. I’m really considering it, though.</p>
<p>It’s a really nice school in a very nice town. In that respect it would be very preferable (to me, anyway) to Davis. For journalism it’s an excellent choice, and pre-med is also very strong there, but that may not be what you mean by “the medical field” – I’m not sure. I haven’t followed Davis lately, but back in the day it was highly regarded for its sciences. My brother graduated from there in bio.</p>
<p>You should visit UO if you can.</p>
<p>There’s a thread on the parents forum you might find interesting – it’s comparing UO and UC Santa Cruz, not exactly your question, but it has some general info you might find illuminating:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/898880-uc-santa-cruz-vs-univ-oregon.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/898880-uc-santa-cruz-vs-univ-oregon.html</a></p>
<p>Thank you, 'rentof2! Weird name btw. :D</p>
<p>I’m from California too. UC Davis is an excellent school and has a stronger reputation in California than Oregon. But for Journalism specifically, I’d pick UO over Davis. It’s a top-ranked program and is only getting better each year. They’re about to add onto the J-School building, and the curriculum is being revamped all the time to keep pace with changes in the media landscape. Classes are easier to get at UO than at Davis, so that’s a factor to consider. But it also comes down to what kind of school atmosphere you’re looking for. People love Oregon for its liberal feel, beautiful traditional-looking campus, and Pac-10 sports. Davis’ campus has a different vibe altogether that a lot of people love. You need to spend a day on both campus’ to decide which feels right for you. It’s such an individual thing. You can’t go wrong with either though, so you’re in a great position.</p>
<p>We are gonna make it work, despite the disappointing financial award. We learned today about the dual enrollment program. Students can live in the dorms, and take one or two classes at the university, and the rest at Lane Comm Coll, and save about $5K in tuition the first year or two. Between that and a part time job, I think we can make it happen! Hopefully by year 2 she will get into the music program, w scholarship, and she can drop the dual enrollment. Yeah, a plan!</p>
<p>Wow… I had no idea there was such a program. I know another accepted student who is trying to figure out how to make it work financially. I’ll tell him he should check out this dual enrollment option!</p>
<p>Here’s a link about it: [Dual-Enrollment</a> Programs | Office of Admissions](<a href=“http://admissions.uoregon.edu/freshmen/dualenrollment]Dual-Enrollment”>Registering for Classes | Office of the Registrar) </p>
<p>I learned about it meeting with a counselor at a non-profit agency that advises students (for free!) about how to pay for higher education. NELA (Northwest Education Loan Association). My daughter’s high school counselor recommended them. They were able to answer all of my questions, were very helpful, and a great resource. </p>
<p>The counselor told me that if my daughter did the dual enrollment, instead of $8600 in tuition, her tuition would be closer to $3,000. The credits go straight to your UofO transcript. Students in the dual enrollment program only need to take one class at the UofO campus, and the others can all be at the less expensive CC. Or you can divide it up however you want. She also said that for the basic classes, the class size will likely be much smaller at the community college. And getting between campuses is simple on the city bus. Sounds like a great deal!</p>
<p>eabeeb, I give you a ton of credit for working so hard to find a solution for your daughter. She’s lucky to have such a supportive mom. It sounds like things will work out great for her, and I hope she loves her UO experience. Go Ducks!</p>
<p>Thx 
GO DUCKS!!</p>
<p>Okay, the advice I got about Dual Enrollment was not on point. </p>
<p>Here is the latest I got from talking with UofO Admissions on the phone today. For students in the Dual Enrollment Program with less than 90 college credits, the financial award comes from the Community College, thus not providing enough aid for UofO classes and dorms/food plan.</p>
<p>Here’s an excerpt from the UofO website which explains:</p>
<p>Financial aid eligibility for students accepted into the Dual-Enrollment Program is determined as follows:
- Your community college evaluates and awards financial aid to applicants with 089 earned credits. Please note that financial aid from community colleges cannot pay for any upper division classes at the UO.
- The UO evaluates and awards financial aid to applicants with 90 or more earned credits. Please note that financial aid from the UO cannot pay for any non-transferable courses including vocational classes.</p>
<p>Oh well, I guess it was worth looking into. Between part time job, help from Grandpa, and tightening our belt at home, we will make it work, one way or another.</p>