I am struggling to decide between these two schools. I was accepted into the Politics, Policy, and Law Program at AU and am a Political Science Major. I was accepted into the Public Leadership Scholars Program at UMD College Park. I am interested in politics and possibly pursuing working as a campaign manager/chief of staff. Nevertheless, I also want to study law in grad school. Which would be a better fit?
Go with the lower cost option. Both programs are going to offer good opportunities to you, but you will have to choose to take those opportunities. Having more money in your pocket is what will give you more flexibility in your future, whatever that may be.