BC CSOM vs Bentley Honors (Accounting) - Can't decide!

College Search & Selection
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<p>I will be majoring in Accounting/Finance this fall (class of 2015). After reviewing all my acceptances, I narrowed my decision to two: Boston College CSOM and Bentley Honors. Both great schools, but here's my dilemma. Boston College offered NO aid at all and Bentley offered a 1/3 tuition scholarship (a common theme on CC). With my family contribution and the scholarship, I would be able to graduate from Bentley debt free; however I would need to finance the gap for BC with loans (figure $80/90K in the end?). Can I justify the BC degree? From what I understand, the Boston area accounting firms heavily recruit from both schools, so is there really a significant benefit? I understand that there are pros & cons to both schools, but if I do not have plans to leave the Boston area, is it worth taking on this kind of debt?</p>

<p>The clock is ticking for the May 1 deposit, so would appreciate any feedback. I've spent hours reading all the threads & posts, which have been really helpful.</p>

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<p>Bentley? If you can afford it, go to BC. Not sure a Bentley degree is worth much ITE. I would probably go to BU or Northeastern over Bentley. Can you get money from either of those schools?</p>

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<p>90K is a lot of money to pay back…</p>

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<p>I’d go with Bentley. Both excellent schools, why take on the debt.</p>

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<p>You will not be able to borrow that kinda money yourself. If you parents won’t co-sign, BC is not even an option.</p>