Colgate and ND - Colgate (hefty fin aid package), Notre Dame not so much

Colleges and Universities A-Z Colgate University
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>Colgate was kind of like a safety/match school for me in terms of my college app process especially after I got into Notre Dame EA. Now I am making a really tough decision... For the money or for what I really love? In fact, I love both Colgate and ND. Colgate gave me a ridiculous $28,000 Grant considering like 65% of the student body pays full tuition. Notre Dame gave me about $13,200 which, I know blows. Well the thing is, in terms of what I am looking for in terms onf environment, food, campus, activities,---though different (i.e.- party vs. nonparty, preppy vs. not preppy), I am not so much worried about the lifestyle because I thought both were fairl equal.
As a financial matter, my parents do not mind to send me to either school, but obviously, one would be inclined to go for the money considering that these schools are similar in academic caliber. But in my case, I am bit inclined to ND because of its research opportunities</p>

<p>As a student interested in premed and research and a thriving school spirit environment, which would you prefer?</p>

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<p>You should go to Notre Dame--you've worked this hard and you should pick what you want! (especially if money is not an issue). Just know that you'll have to pay off some loans (or your parents will) later in life, but you'll be really happy that you spent four years at the place you wanted to be.</p>

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<p>Either schools would be great for you. Colgate does provide tons of research opportunities for undergrads and really focuses on preparing students beyond the basics of pre-med curriculum by treating classes as preparing for grad school (intensity).</p>

<p>Just go with your gut. If you really wanted ND in the first place, then go for it.</p>