<p>D is trying to make this decision. With merit and FA the cost is about the same, we are OOS. Already heard from the Tulane forum and wondering what the chapel hill folks think. She will likely major in anything not math/science. English/spanish/econ/history/writing...just not sure. Went to Explore Carolina last wknd and will go to Tulane top scholars wknd next week. </p>
<p>What is she looking for from her college experience? Interests? I assume you already know UNC is more highly ranked by all the various college rankings, but, college “fit” is also very important. </p>
<p>Thanks NY for the response. Yes I do know that it is more highly rated, but I always look at ratings a bit skeptically. Both of these schools fit her criteria for college which are strong academics, school spirit, southern location, smart classmates. The differences seem to be school size, better school spirit at UNC and much different atmosphere in NOLA. We were at UNC for Excel Carolina last Monday during the sleet storm and will visit Tulane again this weekend. She is leaning UNC. My H has pointed out that UNC has lower test scores than Tulane. (granted, not much) Also, the mandated very high percentage of NC instate kids presents an additional consideration. If you are oos, which your name seems to indicate, what has your experience been? BTW, we are from Georgia and D has lots of relatives in NC and has spent lots of time there.</p>
<p>We are in a similar situation. UNC/Tulane/GA Tech/UGA/UMiami. I am UNC/Tulane ; wife is Tulane. The kid’s having a hard time but in truth, choosing among these will not influence her career development at all; just her level of day to day happiness and our bank account. That said, your daughter should choose a program that has a known strength in her interests. We are asking our daughter to sit in some of the largest classes on each campus to see which is the most distasteful to her as those classes may comprise her first two years as an undergrad.</p>
<p>@bfedwards My daughter was also accepted at GA Tech and it is still on her list, mainly due to cost. She did the admitted student event there, but really does not like the campus vibe (that was her third visit). She didn’t apply to Georgia for various reasons. It looks like UNC is out of the running. I checked mycarolina and financial aid was not what we had hoped. That is just too much money for tuition. Tulane offered her a very nice scholarship that makes it much more attractive. She will be attending some classes there on monday, so we’ll see! Good luck to your daughter!</p>
<p>It’s hard to believe that Tulane with scholarship is less expensive then a state school but true…UNC is just too popular for admission applicants so they don’t have to make it affordable…and with their budget cuts, they are trying to make up the financial losses with increased numbers out of state tuitions, which they jacked up this year to what? 40K? Really? Mine was $400 a semester oh so long ago …and I know those beautiful brick side walks don’t wear out that fast and need replacing that often…</p>
<p>Tulane is rebuilding its reputation from Katrina and trying hard to do so; hence the merit scholarships. Yes!</p>
<p>Comparing notes with my wife, it think it is much easier, at least the first two years, to have a rapport with your professor at Tulane than UNC.</p>
<p>New Orleans is a great place for a 20 to 30 yr old. I always say that when you enter New Orleans, you just entered another country.</p>
<p>I had a similar choice last year. I had to choose between UNC, Tulane ($27k scholarship), WashU, Rice, Notre Dame, Washington and Lee and Wisconsin. I ended up here at UNC and I would agree that it can seem a little impersonal at times but being at a large school, you have to seek out the resources. They are there and it is not hard to inquire about opportunities. </p>