<p>I have been accepted to W&M, but I would have to pay full out-of-state tuition and have been accepted to Rhodes College with a price tag about $17k cheaper. I like W&M somewhat better, but not enough to justify the cost.</p>
<p>However, if I can prove to my parents that the additional investment in a W&M degree ($68k over four years) will be financially worthwhile (or rather, more worthwhile than a degree from Rhodes) in the future, they will find a way to pay for it. This is more an issue of value than one of finances. </p>
<p>Just so you know, I will probably be studying international relations or political economy.</p>
<p>My D is trying to decide between W&M and TCNJ. TCNJ has offered her the Honors program and a Presidential Scholarship. She too is wondering if the add’l cost will be worth it. W&M no scholarship and no honors program. She will be going to Admitted Students Day at W&M on the 18th to try and make her decision. Any advice?</p>
<p>You say yes, but why? I know that W&M is higher in the rankings, but is a degree from W&M worth that much more than one from any other school.</p>
<p>I have a lot of friends who are going to TCNJ and a bunch more who are already there and they LOVE it. They say that the academics are great, and the atmosphere also. My sister just graduated last year and now makes 200k a year…i think its a better investment haha</p>
<p>W&M was ranked as one of the best value colleges. Although it definitely depends on what you want to do with your degree. W&M has excellent economics, business, and International Relations programs. If you want to be a high-school teacher, I would say the extra cost is not worth it. If you want to go on to graduate, business or law school, then W&M would most likely be worth it.</p>
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<p>I don’t want to question this, but… yea.</p>