Boston College vs BU with Presidential Scholarship

Hey,
What do people think about going to BC or going to BU with a presidential scholarship, on track to study neuroscience as a pre med?
This is a very tough decision, I appreciate any advice I can receive.
Thanks so much!

A $20k discount is a sweet deal. Are you eligible for need-based aid at BC?

Did you visit BU? Do you see yourself there for four years?

I am not eligible for need based at BC, but both schools are comparable in their science programs so the decision is quite tough. Also, I can see myself at both schools for four years, maybe a bit more at BC, to be honest.

well, since this the BC forum, I’ll say BC is a wonderful college experience. And, ersonally, I’m not a fan of BU’s urban campus.

But the real question for your family is whether the BC experience is worth $80k more than BU, particularly since you are planning on med school, which itself is extremely expensive.

I was accepted to both BU and BC as well and in my personal case, I’d choose BC, but that is mostly due to financial aid. If money is not a huge factor, BC would be the way to go anyways since it is the more rigorous school in my opinion. In the end, it might just come down to where you feel the most comfortable. Either way, congratulations and good luck with your decision!