I have applied to multiple universities and up until now, I have 4 acceptance letters. I have appplied as a Finance major because I have a passion for it. However, no college beats out the other by a lot and the tuition and location are about be same for all except for one.
I have got into:
Michigan State(is going to cost $12,000/year more)
University of Scranton
Bryant University
Seton Hall university
Now I know that one comment isn’t going to make my decision, but some insight and opinions would be taken into consideration and greatly appreciated.
IMO Bryant and Scranton are your best choices. If possible go back and revisit the two schools and see which you prefer. I don’t think Seton Hall has as strong of a reputation as the other schools and I would take out MI State due to cost unless money is absolutely not an issue at all in your family.
If money isn’t an issue I think objectively Michigan State is the best school. If money is an issue, I’d probably settle on Bryant. Seton Hall & Scranton have religious core requirements which I would avoid if possible.
^^^^@philbegas I often agree with your posts but:
– IMO @standupguy mentioned valid points for the OP to consider in making a final decision. Many times on CC people will remind the OP to consider finances.
–And I would not tell someone to avoid a college for having religious core requirements when the OP has not mentioned that as a negative (and in fact 2 of the 5 schools in final consideration are Catholic colleges and they are quite clear about their requirements in the info. sessions). It may not be right for you but that doesn’t make it wrong for everyone. Personally, my S went through the Jesuit core and felt it benefited him but my D didn’t want to have so many required classes – to each his or her own.
–I also don’t think Bryant is “settling” – it is a fine school, is particularly strong in business, and it seems like the OP got enough aid to make it affordable.
@happy1 I don’t know @standupguy personally of course, but I just felt like it was noteworthy. I mostly mentioned it because I wasn’t sure how else to contrast the colleges with the provided parameters. I’m just feeling like perhaps more people would chime in with their opinions if a few more specific questions were asked. Aside from wanting a finance major and being worried about getting their money’s worth, there isn’t a whole lot of talk about campus/city feel, class sizes, graduation rates, etc etc.
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Also, at Scranton there’s very limiting theology requirements.
Theology/Religious Studies: Two courses, 6 credits
T/RS 121 - § Theology I: Introduction to the Bible
T/RS 122 - § Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology
They also ask for 2 more philosophy classes, and 1 more theology/philosophy elective. That feels a bit limiting to me.
At Seton Hall they are perhaps less limiting:
The Signature Courses are rooted in questions that are central to but not exclusive to the Catholic intellectual tradition. Students read and discuss some of the enduring texts that address the meaning and purpose of the human journey. Through these courses, students gain self-knowledge, develop habits of intellectual and ethical engagement and hone the skills of critical thinking and thoughtful communication. They also develop the competencies to exercise servant leadership in a diverse and rapidly evolving world. These courses are:
CORE 1101 Journey of Transformation
CORE 2101 Christianity and Culture in Dialogue
CORE 3101 Engaging the World
At some Jesuit colleges there’s more freedom about being able to take more worldly religion courses. I also figure that perhaps OP applied to both of these schools because they are in PA with relatively high acceptance rates.
@philbegas I think we are way off topic and should leave it to the OP to decide if the requirements of any school are onerous or not. IMO it is fine to tell the OP to consider if he/she wants the religious classes as part of his/her decision but I would not tell anyone to “avoid” a college because of religious classes. What is a plus to some is a negative to others.
And Seaton Hall is in NJ, Bryant is in RI. UScranton and Bryant (and MI State) have well respected b-schools. It is a matter of what the OP can afford, what size school he/she wants, if religion on campus is a plus or minus etc.
@happy1
Oops I thought Seton Hall was in PA. When I made that comment, Op had yet to mention things that they cared about. I mostly meant that if I were in his shoes, I would write off those two because there are two other perfectly good schools on the list. I will make that more clear next time, but for now I digress. I await OP’s other responses to see how we can be of further assistance.
Sorry for taking so long to reply. I just want the best possible education in Finance. All schools have a good business program but some schools have a better edge. I just want some advice on which school has the better education and other advantages including cheap total expenses. Overall the university that provided me with the best scholarship and aid is Seton hall by $5,000 more than Scranton. Next up is University of Scranton which beats Bryant by $8,000. Finally is Michigan state which would cost me $40,000 total. I’m just want another perspective. I care more about the education than the expense but the expense is factored in greatly.
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have 4 acceptance letters. I have appplied as a Finance major because I have a passion for it. However, no college beats out the other by a lot and the tuition and location are about be same for all except for one.
I have got into:
Michigan State(is going to cost $12,000/year more)
University of Scranton
Bryant University
Seton Hall university
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Please tell us the NET COST of each school after grants AND tell us how those net costs would get covered.
Scranton-$20,000 total (with scholarships and $7,000 loan)
Michigan state- A total of 30,000 (no scholarship and $10,000 loan)
Bryant- A total of $28,000 a year (With scholarship and a $5,000 loan)
Seton hall-A total of $15,000 a year (with scholarship and the $9,000 loan)
How much can your parents contribute without borrowing? From your Michigan State package it looks like $20k/year because you only need to borrow $10k. But if that’s the case it doesn’t seem like you’d need to borrow for Scranton at all, yet you’re borrowing $7k/year to attend there.
Your other thread indicates you don’t know much about financial aid and neither parent went to college. It’s important that you understand certain terms. What’s your EFC (the number generated after you finish your FAFSA)? That will tell you if you’re Pell eligible. If you qualify for Pell you’ll get a small grant (up to ~$5k/year). Grants and scholarships are money that you don’t have to pay back. You can take a federal student loan every year (up to ~$5500/year). Some colleges package PLUS loans in their financial aid. Those are loans your parents would have to cosign for each year. It’s generally best to avoid those.
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Scranton-$20,000 total (with scholarships and $7,000 loan)
Michigan state- A total of 30,000 (no scholarship and $10,000 loan)
Bryant- A total of $28,000 a year (With scholarship and a $5,000 loan)
Seton hall-A total of $15,000 a year (with scholarship and the $9,000 loan)
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And WHO/HOW will those net costs be paid? Will your parents pay the $30k per year for MSU? If not, then cross that one out
My parents are willing to pay the whole net costs as long as I pay them back 50% in the future. That is the agreement we have reached. I just wanted some advice on if a little more money is worth a certain education.