<p>My d is down to Fordham and Loyola (Chicago) - fine arts major. We went to their accepted students weekend - it was VERY impressive. I hope Fordham's is that good. Anyone else looking at LUC?</p>
<p>I was accepted at both. I wasn't able to go to Loyola's accepted students weekend... how was it?</p>
<p>LUC offered me a $34,000 (total) scholarship, while Fordham offered me full tuition for for years ($34,000 + times 4) so I'm definitely leaning more towards Fordham...</p>
<p>Their weekend was definately impressive - they rented out the Field museum for the night for all scholarship recipients. I would assume that all schools that are trying to close the deal on their accepted students will do the same. I am hoping that Fordham's day is similar, but LUC set the bar pretty high. </p>
<p>The scholarships my d got were the opposite of yours. Fordham was $15k total, while LUC was $15k per year. Plus with the tuition, R&B, fees and meal plan are all higher at Fordham to start with, the difference is pretty big. </p>
<p>The biggest issue for us is that we are in NJ - Fordham is a 2 hr drive, and LUC is a 2 1/2 plane ride.</p>
<p>Attend the Fordham accepted student orientation in April....and judge then. You have until May 1 to decide. Some kids want to get away and do something different for college and that is fine. Chicago is a wonderful town. But Fordham is an awesome school as well. Fr. McShane is an amazing man.</p>
<p>But while we of course want you at Fordham, we also want you to be happy and make the best choice for yourself.</p>
<p>i just discovered <a href="http://www.**************.com%5B/url%5D">www.**************.com</a> yesterday and read through every single comment about the two schools... after reading some horrendous stuff about Loyola, I think i'd rather go to Fordham... but anyway, it's a really informative site</p>
<p>gr. well. cc censored my post but yeah just search for a college student review site on google and i think you'll find it</p>
<p>was it a pay site or free?</p>
<p>hey its a free service students write what they think fordham's rating is pretty sweet on it, but you just gotta remember that its people's opinions and everyone is different.But it does help a bit</p>
<p>True.....the best thing to do is to visit the campus and walk around and talk to people...there is no such thing as a perfect school..and kids transfer OUT of the Ivy every year and other top 20 schools....</p>
<p>adjusting to college life is a LOT more difficult than most kids or parents imagine. </p>
<p>Dorms in all colleges are noisy and often wild.</p>
<p>and once the honeymoon wears off, the kids get homesick and burned out on school stress etc. </p>
<p>Kids who are well adjusted going in do the best....kids who can roll with the punches and are flexible. And kids who know what to do when they need a lift: get involved in activities or seeing the city where they are studying...fun stuff.</p>
<p>in that light, choosing between Fordham and Loyola Chicago is a personal decision based upon YOUR personality and interests. </p>
<p>You will find kids to badmouth almost any school for any reason. So take that with a grain of salt. Generally, if you arrive on campus and get that warm and fuzzy feeling about "fit" it is a pretty good indicator for you...your gut feel.</p>
<p>Websites are anonymous and that is not always the best source. Sometimes its better to go on campus and see for yourself. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>I am also debating between loyola and fordham!</p>
<p>For people who cannot visit both campuses, though, websites are a valuable resource to learn about colleges.</p>
<p>I will say this much, last year my D was accepted at numerous colleges, most offering money. We narrowed it down to basically three schools and then visited ALL THREE SCHOOLS. Your high schools will give you the time you need in April to do this and besides is second semester of senior year and all you have to worry about is not failing a class....and if you are top 10% trying perhaps to pick up a few slots in the rankings. No big deal. </p>
<p>But to suggest that you can either dismiss or accept a college offer of admission OF THE TWO SCHOOLS YOU HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO, without visiting a campus, is foolhardy IMHO.</p>
<p>So get on a plane, in a buggy or whatever and visit the schools....if they are the TWO YOU HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO.</p>
<p>And then decide. You have until May 1.</p>