HELP...also I guess this is a somewhat typical dilemma.

Applying to College
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<p>I've been accepted to these schools:</p>

<p>UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
Brandeis
University of Vermont
Willamette</p>

<p>I'm also staying on the waitlist at Reed and would attend if admitted. The problem is this: I can go to a UC and have about $50,000 left in my college fund or go to Brandeis and end up with the same amount in loans to pay back. I will most likely go to grad school...I think I'm willing to pay for Reed if I get in, but is it worth it to pay so much money for Brandeis if it's not an absolute top-choice? I got waitlisted and rejected at the other liberal arts colleges I wanted to attend, and I think the UCs are just too gigantic for me. I'm not sure about UVM (haven't visited), and Willamette didn't feel right (although I got an $11,000 merit scholarship).</p>

<p>Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.</p>

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<p>I would suggest that you post your question on the Parents Forum.</p>

<p>It sounds like you are saying that Brandeis would cost you $100,000 more than a UC.</p>

<p>If so, my opinion is that Brandeis is too expensive.</p>