<p>uc irvine would mean no debt at all as i would be commuting and enough grants for tuition/books. ucsd would mean debt around 20k plus work study as i would have to dorm. help would be much appreciated. (bio major/planning for med school)</p>
<p>If that is 20k for one year, meaning about 80k for four years, then it is definitely not worth it.</p>
<p>There is something liberating about graduating debt free.</p>
<p>However, if it is 20k for four years and you feel that that is an “ok” amount for you to pay-off after you graduate (don’t forget about med school), then choose the school that you most want to go to.</p>
<p>20k for four years isn’t too bad. However, 20k per year is way too much.</p>