<p>Okay, with two weeks to go on my college decision, I'm still stumped. After narrowing it down, I have it down to RIT ($26,000 per year) and University of Rochester. Everything I have read or seen about Rochester only makes me want to go there more and more, but the cost for me (around $42,000 per year) is the one thing that is holding me back. I have visited both schools, and although RIT seemed decent, I really didn't feel like I fit in there and I didn't like it too much. I have yet to find anything I don't like about Rochester other than the price, and I would definitely fit in much better I know. The biggest difference for me is the curriculum. I love learning, and it seems like RIT is more career-oriented and Rochester is focused more on developing in all areas and focusing on research and learning. I feel I would fit in to the student body perfectly (unlike the nerdy, male RIT), the campus is beautiful and it location is much better, the engineering program is excellent, and overall I want to go there very much.</p>
<p>On the RIT side, I just like that I would be able to go there graduating with no debt and possibly my masters and would be able to find a job fast. But I especially don't like the strict curriculum which is nearly all engineering classes because I want to learn everything I can about as much as I can, not just engineering stuff.</p>
<p>I was just wondering, is this unrealistic to go to U of R? Or do you think that by working hard on scholarship applications, finding co-ops and internships, and working hard at school to get a good job will be enough to help me graduate with a minimum amount of debt? Because I will have to take out a $20,000/year loan if I do decide to attend, totaling up to $80,000 over four years. But right now I feel that it is worth it because I will be attending a college I feel comfortable at. Also, my friend said he will be going there with about that much debt, which kind of makes me think it's possible, but I'm really wary of that. Hm... I just hope that if I am forced to choose RIT that I change my mind and like it more than I initially did.</p>