<p>If you are full pay, then merit money at Miami and USD is a consideration. However, if you need aid, you should note that BC meets 100% of full need, whereas Miami does not. Thus, even after a merit scholarship at Miami (which is close to automatic with your ACT score), BC still might be less expensive.</p>
<p>Based on your other threads, BC seems to be the better fit, both socially and academically. But whether its worth $80k more than The U is really a decision for your family.</p>
<p>Final note: if you are serious about law school, the only thing that matters is gpa (+lsat). Law schools don’t care one iota about undergrad reputation (unless it’s HYPSM). Law schools do not care about connections or intern opportunities. Thus, your undergrad is nearly irrelevant for law school. But, $80k saved will pay for Year 1 in LS…(assumes inflation over next four years).</p>