Harvard vs Ohio State Mathematics

College Search & Selection
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Was recently accepted to both Harvard and Ohio State department of math. And plan on getting a major in the math/applied math direction. Afterwards I hope to keep options open with the hopes of going into a phD program in some math related field, for that reason it is both important to get a good education while also minimizing debt. Both colleges offer pros and cons so I am having trouble deciding,

Harvard has a nationally recognized department with great name recognition, but I will paying full tuition should I go, which would be a large financial stress.

OSU is closer to home, with a well set up honors math department (I really like it). It is also significantly cheaper and I already have 10 classes done with the university so I could transfer in easily as a sophomore.

Which would be the better choice? Thank you

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Have you received your financial aid yet, or did you just not receive financial aid? I know Harvard generally tries to reduce the COA as much as possible for students.

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Can your family afford Harvard without hardship/debt?

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Package is just about $1000 per semester. My family could pay full price, but would have a lot less money to help with anything after the undergraduate level.

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b@r!um is one of the math experts here. She may know both of the programs. Send her a PM.