Is it worth the money?

<p>Well, right now I have a bit of a dilemma.</p>

<p>The thing is, I could go to Rutgers Honors for free. I get 40,000 over four years at WUSTL. And nothing at Cornell, and these are the schools I have to choose from (basically). Now, my Woe is I pretty much would like WUSTL, but I don't know if it is worth that $100,000+ in costs in going there over Rutgers.</p>

<p>Thoughts?</p>

<p>ouch. That's a tough, tough dilemma. I'd personally have to go with Rutgers if I were in your situation....Graduating without debt vs. graduating with 100,000 debt will give your more opportunities to do what you want in the immediate years after graduation. </p>

<p>Then again, only you truly know your financial status and ability...so you might be able to sacrifice a little for an overall better school.</p>

<p>give the financial aid office a ring, and tell them about your decision/dilemma. Otherwise I'd pick the cheapest one of the other two.... my experience is that not paying for tuition makes one happier</p>

<p>Hey..</p>

<p>Isn't it a bit late to be thinking about this stuff? Anyway, I'm a freshman in the rutgers honors program who was in your position last year... pay full tuition at Hopkins/northwestern/uva or come to Rutgers for free. Anyway, I think that I made the right decision... going to med school and coming out with a ton of debt would definitely not have been fun.</p>

<p>If you have any specific questions on Rutgers or anything else, ask away.</p>