<p>Hey guys, so I'm majoring in business and while I could get in to schools like NYU with the Stern school, I really really don't like the idea of coming out of school with over 40 grand in debt, which is the average amount of debt for NYU students, btw. So I've been looking into schools that have good programs that are ranked (at least top 100 or so) that wouldn't plummet me into debt. I also like bigger schools, for instance I think right now my top two choices are Arizona State University and University of Central Florida. </p>
<p>So would you rather go to ASU or UCF and why?</p>
<p>If you're currently going to one of the two, how's the business program in reality?</p>
<p>And does anybody know any other large programs that wouldn't break the bank or has great merit aid? </p>
<p>Thanks guys!</p>
<p>Do you qualify for any need based aid?</p>
<p>Frankly, for a business major if you could attend Stern for just 40K (remember the number the school gives is just for student loans and does not count what parents borrow), it would be a bargain and could easily pay for itself via income in a short period given the better jobs that will be available to you that most at the other 2 would not have access to.</p>
<p>School matters for business.</p>
<p>^ But it sounded like the OP had no idea how much debt she would have at the end. Just the published average.</p>
<p>OP, how much can your parents pay for school? What’s your EFC? What’s your home state?</p>
<p>Unfortunately I’m in that inbetween bracket where I wouldn’t qualify for need-based aid but there’s no way I can pay for it all either. So with no financial aid, and tuition fees at NYU of 35,000+ in adition to New York room and board…you can see why I need merit aid. I would DEFINATELY have a huge amount of debt going to NYU with no merit aid.</p>
<p>Are you in-state for ASU?</p>
<p>yes I am legally a resident</p>
<p>I’m going to ASU for business management/entrepreneurship in the fall! So far my experience with them has been near perfect. I am in-state, which helps. They’ve provided me with $20,000 in financial aid(all grants/scholarships) out of $22,000 I need, meaning I just have to make up that extra $2,000 in work/study. To me that’s like getting a full ride. It IS possible to get a great college education without breaking the bank. Had I gone to any of the other schools I heavily considered, I would have been looking at $10,000+ in loans.</p>
<p>As for the academic/social side of things, WP Carey is really respected. It has great facilities and advising. None of the other schools I looked at had a business school that even remotely compared to WP Carey. They want you to succeed and they make it easy for you to do so. ASU itself is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world and Barrett, The Honors College gives you the option to have that edge and prestige that schools like NYU offer. It’s a big school, so things HAVE to run as smoothly as possible. I find it to be well run, accessible, and diverse. If you haven’t visited the campus, you must. That’s the only way to know if it’s for you. Initially, I was put off by the huge size of it. 70,000 people is a LOT. But you have to see the opportunity in it, there’s no way you wont find people like you, a club you want to join, or a class you love. </p>
<p>My advice to you is: trust your instinct. What feels right?</p>
<p>ASU is a very good choice for you. Carey is respected and many companies recruit there. If you can get into Barrett, the Honors College, it will be even better.</p>
<p>Chaichia: I did visit ASU and loved it because its soooo energetic and because I attended Sun Devil Day in April and was very impressed at how well run everything was and how professional and it surprised me in a really good way. That’s why its in my top two! The other one I have yet to visit, so we’ll see about that. If you dont mind my asking, what were your stats to get the $20,000? and did you get in to Barretts?</p>
<p>First of all, you should apply to all three as well as some others. You can always turn down Stern if the money isn’t right - just don’t apply ED.</p>
<p>Second, think a little more about what you want to study. ASU is an excellent school for accounting. They also have the IBIS program: [Index</a> - IBIS - W. P. Carey School of Business](<a href=“http://wpcarey.asu.edu/undergraduate/ibis/index.cfm]Index”>http://wpcarey.asu.edu/undergraduate/ibis/index.cfm)</p>
<p>Third, would ASU or UCF be a financial safety? Are you guaranteed sufficient aid (merit or need-based)?</p>
<p>Finally, I believe both ASU and UCF have rolling admissions systems. Apply as early as possible so that you can still apply elsewhere if something unexpected happens.</p>
<p>ASU is definately a financial safety, while UCF because I’m out of state would have to put forth some big bucks. But I want to go into management, for the record. and NYU’s Stern school was just an example, I’m actually not really interested in going to NYU for a variety of reasons, even though I recognize the education is superlative, I just couldn’t live in NYC again.</p>
<p>ASU’s Carey business school has a good reputation. You don’t need a management degree to work in management, but you would have time to figure out your exact interests after enrolling.</p>