<p>Ok so I know OSU is much better than UA for business, but money is a factor. </p>
<p>UA gave me full tuition, so I'd only have to handle R&B, books, transportation, etc... Should only cost ~$10,000/yr and could go down later with other scholarships. </p>
<p>OSU gave me a small scholarship and I'm in-state so rates aren't that bad. But it would be a bit of a squeeze financially based off of what my parents say they could give and I will have to work and might have to take out loans. </p>
<p>So, I am leaning towards Bama, just slightly though. I'm looking at doing investment banking...neither school is a target lol. It appears the Big 4 recruit at both schools, albeit a lot more at OSU. </p>
<p>But ehre is another kicker. My parents said they would save any money I don't use (they are giving my about $19,000 a yr.) and give it to me or throw it towards grad school.
Getting my MBA is one of my goals, but I've also thought about getting my MFIN which apparently can be done right after undergrad. </p>
<p>With the saved money, I could have $35-45k saved up. Enough to pay for most MFin programs or make a solid dent in my MBA. </p>
<p>I like both schools, but kinda like UA more, though I would have work harder to get a "top job". But it's not like getting a top job from OSU will be super easy. </p>
<p>Any insights? </p>
<p>Kinda have to decide now lol, but UA gave me an extension and technically I sent OSU my deposit, but they only take mailings and I mailed it yesterday so they don't have it yet. </p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>“But it would be a bit of a squeeze financially based off of what my parents say they could give and I will have to work and might have to take out loans.”</p>
<p>Two Words: Roll Tide!! :)</p>
<p>You like UA more, they are giving you more money, and there isn’t much difference in recruiting for the field you want. What’s the question??</p>
<p>Haha, good points. I guess finance is a lot better at OSU, but I think Big Four recruiting at UA is sufficient. </p>
<p>Looking at it now, I think I over exaggerated the financial situation at OSU. The only year I would have to take out a loan would be freshman year, and a combination of moving off campus and getting outside scholarships should also reduce costs. I would even RA if I have to. Then if I go under $19,000, my parents would probably pay off the loan with the saved money, which would be pretty small, like $1-2k. </p>
<p>So neither school would leave me with debt. But, at UA, I would have a lot more money saved over that I could throw towards graduate school. </p>
<p>Plus it’s OOS, so if I end up no liking UA (but I think I will), I could always transfer back to OSU. I would lose my honors status and scholarship but the money I saved freshman year by going to UA would pretty much cover the scholarship OSU gave me. </p>
<p>Don’t really want to transfer in college, but it is something to consider. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Just look out for the tornadoes! :-(</p>
<p>Guess the only thing that is holding me back is that it appears that OSU has better recruiting for finance but if I got to OSU, I may very well end up shooting for a Big 4 job and getting my CPA. And Bama appears to be able to hold its own with accounting and gets decent Big $ recruiting. </p>
<p>Guess I’m leaning towards Bama, but I have a little bit of time, I have extensions. But I would like to know soon.</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>Bama is highly ranked for Accounting and does have excellent recruiting. </p>
<p>Don’t worry about tornadoes…last week was a once in a multi-decade occurance.</p>
<p>Roll Tide!</p>
<p>If Sparkeye says Roll Tide, then Bama it is.</p>
<p>What are your career goals?</p>