So I have a bit of a dilemma. I got in as a computer engineering major at U of I and MSU, and was admitted to the honors programs at both colleges. However, U of I comes out to about $30k, whereas MSU is $20k, and I am in the running for a full ride scholarship. I would rather go to U of I, but my parents would have a difficult time paying for it since I already have an older sibling in college. Also, I am highly considering going onto graduate school and getting a PhD. Is going to U of I and potentially having to take out loans worth it? I like U of I more overall, and it has a better reputation, but I think it may be worth going to MSU just because of the cost factor.
Are you instate for UIUC? Are you OOS for Michigan State? Did MSU already offer you something to bring the OOS cost of $47k+ down to $$20k?
I’m in-state for U of I, and yes I got a scholarship from MSU to bring the cost down.