<p>Since my acceptance at both, I have been weighing the options of the two schools. I love GWU more, I am going to say that right now. But, I have a somewhat decent scholarship (12k per year) to Northeastern and none to GW. Also, NeU's Co-op program looks appealing with today's unemployment rate.</p>
<p>What I am looking for is a solid list of arguable points as to why GW is worth the extra $18,000 per year. I was accepted to both school's business schools, and plan to pursue a major in management with a minor in music, in case that helps.</p>
<p>If you can help me out and provide me solid information, it would be very much appreciated. Thank you!</p>
<p>If you will be taking out loans and paying for it all yourself, I don’t think GW is worth sticker over the scholarship to NE. In fact, no school is worth 200k of debt. If your parents are helping you then it is another story.</p>
<p>NEU is def better for business, especially because of it’s co-op. It’s basically good for any professional studies. But for anything besides business, I’d say GWU</p>
<p>uhg. I’m also stuck between NEU and GWU, but i’m majoring in International Relations. The way my scholarships are looking, they may come about to about the same. I know GWU is political everything and i’m into those things but i live half an hour from Boston and i love the NEU campus and especially the new dorm/dinning hall. Does anyone know about Northeasterns IR program? Could it be worth giving up Elliott??</p>
<p>I was accepted to NEU with a 20k/yr scholarship, and i’m not really considering going. It’s a lot of money but GW is a lot better for Polisci, internships, and has a better reputation. Plus I think it’s just a better place, as much as I love Boston.</p>
<p>Trying to decide between GW and Richmond, myself.</p>
<p>NEU’s problem is that they are constantly in the shadow of Harvard, MIT, BC, Tufts, BU, and top boston area LAC institutions in competing for boston area jobs/internships/professor posts/top students/you name it. It is also a young “up and coming” school. Most of these schools shoot up the rankings at a steep trajectory then fizzle out around the 60s while everyone finds the next “up and coming” school of the decade that was barely ranked 10 years ago.</p>
<p>wow, I have this same problem. Someone in my family goes to GWU, but Northeastern is much closer to home. GW gave me more aid in scholarships and stuff than Northeastern, but the margin isn’t that bad. The question is whether I want to be an extra $10,000 dollars in debt or not after graduation and whether the constant plane trips to and fro D.C. are worth the extra money from GW.</p>
<p>@GWAlum07, I agree that Northeastern is an “up and coming” school and I’m hoping it stays that way if I decide to go :)</p>
<p>same spot here, i do think GWU has a better rep. ( international student)
but NE co-ops seem very interesting, i am going for economics, which would you recommend??? which is better for academis and for social life???washington vs boston???</p>
<p>im deciding between gwu and fordham for business!!
idk what to dooo ahh. and the deadline is so soon </p>
<p>but between gwu and northeastern, i feel gwu is a better school. but that’s just my opinion
someone said they were doing international relations, if you are then gwu is a duhhh! elliot school is awesome</p>
<p>@GWalum07 My parents will probably agree to pay for Northeastern, then I’d be paying the deficit for GW. That would bank at approximately $60k total in loans. My tough decision is: “Is GW worth $60,000 in loans that will probably overshadow my life until I’m 35.” I’m not positive I’ll stay on the Business track (what 17-18 year old kid really is sure?) and I’m concerned I won’t receive any amazing co-ops thanks to the ridiculous list of powerschools right in the Boston area (great point, btw.)</p>
<p>I don’t really know what I’m going to do at this point, but I am going to visit both school this month to re-evaluate my assessment of the schools. Any other advice will be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>I don’t think you have to worry about losing out on co-ops to kids from other elite Boston schools…co-op is pretty much neu’s thing. It’s its speciality. It’s ranked top 5 in the country I think. If you go to neu, you pretty much go for co-op because they do co-op the best. Itll be the reason you graduate in 5 years instead of 4</p>
<p>My daughter is also weighing GWU against another two schools. I’d like to hear the support out there for GWU! My daughter is interested in international work and cultural anthropology. She has fallen in love with DC!</p>
<p>Howtofind, I currently have 2 children at GWU, and we have been very impressed with the school, the fellow students, and the opportunities that are available through internships and the relationships the profs have with other DC organizations and people. I think GW is what you make of it, you can go through 4 years and never take advantage of this stuff, or you can make the location an integral part of your experience and leverage the knowledge and connections of the university to do a lot. We do not regret the choices our kids made in going there.</p>
<p>Hey, I am currently a freshman at GW. I can say that I was in this exact position, deciding between Northeastern and GW. I know for a fact that GW is a much better school. The only reason NEU gained in the rans is because it is a cheaper option and its co-ops allow students to get paid, which makes more students apply. The co-ops at NEU also are a pain because your friend move on faster and you will have to keep moving on as well, as none of you will have the same academic schedule. The business school here is MUCH better than NEU’s. I am majoring in International Business and our program is ranked 7th in the world. Also, the dorms here are way better; we have AC, they do not. And some may say we have some bad dorms, but our worst dorm , which I live in, beats the crap at of some of the best dorms of campuses around the country. We have our own bathroom and two walk-in closets, for four people! Our International Affairs program is one of the best in the nation and we have a huge reputation for it. It is also awesome living in the capitol of practically the world. I can say proudly that I get woken up every morning at 9 am by Biden’s motorcade taking him to the White House. We also have great speakers and clubs to join; as I am a member of out outdoor adventure club, the sailing team (third best club sailing in the country), and have a great internship next year with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. All I can say, as I am writing a 12 page paper for my Political Science class, is that I really LOVE GW! Come here! I hope this helped.</p>
<p>Thanks tader2112. If the aid comes out to pretty much the same… i’m pretty pro GWU. But speaking of aid, why havent i gotten my finacial aid package statement like i did from my other schools? Should i make a call? Has anyone else not recieved it?
Oh and one other thing. Is it true that GW students dont really want to be there and only attend because they didnt get in other places, ie Georgtown? Because while i did apply to both, it was because each school had different things i liked about it, i felt more at home at GW in some regards. SO. Does school spirit really tank?</p>
<p>Noturbelle- You have obviously not read through the comments on this forum from GW students, GW parents and alumni, otherwise you would not ask such an outdated question such as “GW students don’t really want to be there and are only attending b/c they did not get into other places, ie… Georgetown”! Most of my friends and/classmates did not even consider attending GT (nothing to do with their stats) So, to respond to your question/ remark, “not true”! This is why paying close attention to “The Why GW essay” has been emphasized over and over again to students who are considering applying to GW.</p>