I was recently accepted RD to Boston University for the College of Engineering. I’m having trouble deciding between BU and the University of Miami which is where I live. Out of my own analysis I think both schools are more or less equal in quality and I like both schools equally. My biggest concern is the cost as BU will end up being more expensive for me than UM (by a $13k difference). What is some advice you guys can give me, or also, some pros and cons about BU? Any help would be much appreciated.
Will you be commuting to UMiami? Can your parents afford the extra $13,000/year without loans?
@TomSrOfBoston I will be commuting to UMiami and tbh its not so bad of a commute ive done it several times over. My parents say that it’d be difficult but not impossible, (our FA for BU already has loans.)
An extra $52,000 in loans for BU? No way.
@TomSrOfBoston Do you, (or anyone else reading this thread), happen to know how willing the FA office is to renegotiate financial aid? I will be visiting this week to experience the school firsthand and I already set up an appointment with their financial aid office.
From what I’ve read here on CC appeals may get you $1000 or $2000/year extra, unless there has been a major change since you submitted your FAFSA and CSS.