<p>Which should I choose?..I am not too sure what I want to major in when it comes to college. Leaning towards sociology or anthropology though. At Emory I will just be a regular student. At Penn State, I will be in the honors college...any insight or advice into what I should do or choose here?</p>
<p>how do your costs compare?</p>
<p>At Emory I’m expected to pay less than 3,000 a year. I applied to many scholarships that would cover that too. Not sure about penn state, but I live in PA and would probably get a lot of state aid. </p>
<p>Emory for only $3,000 a year is a fantastic deal. Frankly, I think you’d be a fool to turn down Emory for Penn State. </p>
<p>Penn State is likely to be more expensive than Emory (it’s the most expensive public university for in-state students AND it’s got lousy aid).
Look at your financial aid award from Emory: is that $3,000 with loans or without loans?
Even if it’s with loans and work-study, I don’t think you’ll get a better deal at Penn State… and Emory is a superlative university. So I’d go with Emory.</p>
<p>In this case, Emory looks like it would be your best choice. I am a PA resident as well, so I know how sucky the aid from Penn State can be. Despite receiving $14,000 in scholarships, I decided to attend community college just because the cost of Penn State was still astronomical, while I received a nice scholarship and honors program acceptance here at Northampton Community College. </p>
<p>Is Emory known outside of the south, though? It seems like people recognize Penn State more so than Emory…I will say, though, D1 sports may have a lot to do with that. </p>
<p>I am also wondering if the school is known/respected by employers outside of the south. </p>
<p>Wow, Emory for under $3k a year? Congratulations, that is a fantastic offer! Unless you wanted to major in something only Penn State offers, I would grab that Emory scholarship and run. Emory has a strong national reputation.</p>
<p>Congratulations on getting into Emory and PSU. Employers larger than mom and pops are going to know Emory. Really, Emory is the better experience, and I say that as someone who knows PSU quite well and loves it most of the time.</p>
<p>Thank you all. I appreciate your genuine advice. Also, thank you to those who congratulated me on my acceptances. </p>
<p>I went to Oxford College of Emory. I’m from California and live in Oklahoma. Emory is a truly national university and for people who know of the school, they typically hold it in high regard. Let’s be clear, a regular student at Emory has more opportunities than 96% of all college students, particularly if they’re majoring in a social science field. At Emory, your classmates will be from all over. While at Oxford, I dated a guy from China, debated higher ed issues with a student from rural North Carolina, and roomed with the Texan child of Indian and Pakistani immigrants. </p>
<p>If you have time, you should look up the Emory Anthem on Youtube or one of the many videos on Emory University’s official channel. </p>
<p>Congratulations. Emory at that cost is a fantastic value and yes, it is well recognized. In addition, from what I understand, Penn State is in a relatively isolated area while Emory is in Atlanta–close to cultural and internship opportunities. Given the difference in cost, location, size and caliber of colleges, Emory is a great opportunity. </p>
<p>Even if people where you live know Penn State better, Emory is one of the great national universities and employers as well as graduate schools will know the school very, very well. For that price, Emory should be a no brainer :)</p>
<p>I would totally choose Emory, especially for $3,000 a year. Fantastic university, well-known nationally and Atlanta is a great city to be a college student in.</p>
<p>What scholarships have been announced? Emory scholars hasnt been announced for next year, has it?</p>
<p>This is a no brainer for Emory. What a great deal! Congrats!</p>
<p>Jym, the OP was likely referring to Emory’s financial aid package. Given what he posted on Emory’s CC board, I highly doubt he’s a ■■■■■. </p>