Is this a good offer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Miami - Florida
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<p>I got $34,750, for financial aid. Dickinson scholarship+Pell Grant+Coral Grant</p>

<p>But since it costs $56,000 to attend, I still have to pay $21,250/yr--->4 yrs: $85,000+</p>

<p>And I'm planning on going to medschool afterwards.</p>

<p>Miami is my top choice right now, but it's still too expensive! Should I still go?</p>

<p>Other choice:
Union college 49k aid. 56k attendance----> I pay: 7k/yr </p>

<p>Which would you pick?</p>

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<p>Union College</p>

<p>Assuming you or your parents have the $21,250 to pay for UM, save the differential (ie, 14,250 per year) for med school</p>

<p>Assuming you do not have the $21,250 to pay for UM, and would be taking out a loan, life will be much easier for you without the $57k hanging over you. Surf the web and this board; do you see anyone happy with loans?</p>

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<p>Where are you getting $56k from? It’s “only” about $45-48k.</p>

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<p>I’m not the OP, but the COA for 2011-2012, for new freshman, is $56k</p>

<p>[2011-2012</a> Cost of Attendance (New Freshman/New Transfer) | Enrollment Management | University of Miami](<a href=“http://www.miami.edu/index.php/office_of_financial_assistance/ug/ug_coa/ug_coa_1112/]2011-2012”>http://www.miami.edu/index.php/office_of_financial_assistance/ug/ug_coa/ug_coa_1112/)</p>