<p>D got accepted at both schools and plans on majoring in Biology or Psychology (Pre-Med). She loves both schools. The schools will cost about the same. She did accepted in Liberal Arts Honors Program at Providence College. Both our good schools. What school do you think is better? </p>
<p>If costs are equal, holy cross</p>
<p>timetodecide12: Thank you for the response. Why do you think Holy Cross is better?</p>
<p>Providence - my D is a junior there also in honors program also psych - currently studying abroad - great teachers great class mates - wonderful campus spirit - opportunities with research and campus organizations - Providence is a great on the up swing city - GO PC!</p>
<p>Holy Cross is ranked substantially higher by all popular rankings. Providence has better basketball team but no football team. US News Reports shows that the acceptance rate for Providence is 61% whereas the acceptance rate for HC is 33%</p>
<p>Holy Cross is top25 LAC.</p>
<p>For premed, I’d pick Providence Honors. (Honors programs tend to have higher GPAs - ie, honors students have higher grades in their honors classes than in their “regular” classes.)
Holy Cross is super, super competitive for Premeds and the faculty will refuse to write committee letters for students whom they feel may not get an admission, so if you’re not among the top premeds at HC (ie, in the super competitive premed program) then you can’t apply to med school.
For med school, what matters most is GPA +MCAT score followed by recommentation letters.
If she’s not sure to go premed, then Holy Cross. It’s an awesome college. Just too cut-throat for premeds. But fantastic otherwise.</p>
<p>The game has change little because their is cost difference. I thought we will get more money from Holy Cross. HC does not have Merit Scholarship and we did not get much from need-based scholarlarship/grants from HC.I thought they receive a lot money from their alumni.</p>
<p>We heard back from some schools and some of FA has changed.I made mistake on Wheaton cost.
- Holy Cross, MA: $57K - ($8,000) (Grant)= $49,000
- Providence College, RI: (Accepted to Honors Program): $57.5K - $18,000 (Merit) + $7,000 (Grant)= $32,500
- Connectect College: $59k - $10,000 (Grant): $49,000
- Stonehill College, MA: $52K - $20,000 (Merit)= $32,000
- Wheaton College, MA: $59.5K - $20,000 (Merit) + $9,000 (Grant) = $30,500
** Grants are not guarantee every year because our income can change.</p>
<p>HC is the best school out the 5 schools above.HC is also my D # 1 school to attend. Connecticut college supposed to be good school too what we have research and heard from other people. CC has nice campus too. However, my D did like Providence College too. The difference to attend HC or CC instead of Providence College is about $17,000 year and $68,000 total. That is alot money. I would have to borrow the difference. It might take me several years to pay it off. Do you all think it’s worth it even if HC is better school and more prestige then PC?</p>
<p>MYOS1634: She wants to go into to Pre-med but you know kids can change their mind. I know she wants to do something in medical such as doctor or PA, etc. Right now she wants to go to medical school. I heard HC Pre-Med program can be brutal. Is it very cut-throat? Is it true faculty will refuse to write committee letters for students whom they feel may not get an admission, so if you’re not among the top premeds at HC then you can’t apply to med school. If you pay all that money to the school and the faculty will not support you then I think that horrible. </p>
<p>yes HC can be brutal for premeds. Apparently so much so that they’re attempting to change the culture. Yes until now (not sure whether that’s changed) they won’t give committee letters to applicants whom they don’t deem worthy.
Overall, I’d say the best value (high academics/lower cost) is Wheaton. Next is Providence. Then Stonehill.</p>
<p>What do you think about Connecticut College? My daughter just received today their package. Connecticut college gave her $26,300 in Grant Scholarship. $60.8k - $26,345= $34,455. Compare CC to her other choices above.</p>
<p>Connecticut college would indeed be better than Wheaton then. High level academics, great college, for just $2,000 more than Providence - it’d be very hard to pass up indeed.
Congratulations to you and your daughter on having many great choices.</p>
<p>What is better school… Providence College or Connecticut College? Is their much difference school academics. I I know both these schools have different school and student culture. Both Schools have a different vibe. Connecticut College seems like the student base is artsy. D is not arsty but she did like the school and campus. Providence College has Div 1 sports and city of Providence is nice. Schools not in the best area of Providence but campus is safe and city is cool. 1900 students vs 4500 students. Both are small schools and small classes though which good for my D.I guess both schools have pros and cons. </p>
<p>Providence College, RI: (Accepted to Honors Program): $57.5K - $18,000 (Merit) - $8,000 (Grant) = $31,500 Connecticut College: $60.8 - $26,383 (Grant) = $34,417</p>
<p>D got into Honors Program at PC.</p>
<p>Cost of both schools are very close. So both schools are in our range as that we can afford with the scholarships she received.</p>
<p>PC Merit Scholarship ($18,000/year & $72,000/Total) is guaranteed for four years. The Grant Scholarships are based on need-based (whatever that means) and they are not guarantee every year. Our income can swing different directions every year.</p>
<p>HC cost is way to high. I think it’s going to come down to these both schools now. Tough choices.</p>
<p>I would love to know what your D thinks…can you have her post on here? </p>