<p>I have a year done at Tulane University. Is it worth it to transfer to New College of Florida? I am in state for FL, and would live on campus. Tuition/books/board/transportation there would be <$10,000 per year, whereas it would be ~$27,000 per year at Tulane. My parents said they would let me keep the difference in tuition, which I suppose would total to a tidy sum. I feel slightly more inclined to stay at TU, but wouldn't terribly mind going to NCF. My concerns are about how well-regarded the school would be to employers compared to Tulane, and whether I'd be better off with a "more prestigious" Tulane degree. I'm majoring in econ, possibly with an international relations double major/minor. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>As I stated in your other thread, according to the NCF website, tuition plus room/board alone is $13,500. Add in books/transportation/other living expenses it is about $18,000 per year.</p>
<p>It’s $8,000 a year, because I have scholarship.</p>
<p>Ah, OK. Well, it is a pretty personal decision since the environments of the two schools are pretty different. I would encourage you to get super involved at Tulane this semester and see how you feel about it then.</p>
<p>How important the prestige of the institution is depends a lot on what your major is and you want to do after college.</p>
<p>Hey OP,</p>
<p>I am from Florida too. I did my undergrad at UCF (I was accepted to UF, FSU and UNF also but UCF was the best for my major and UF didnt have my major). And now, im getting my masters at New York University. Anyways, NCF has a terrible reputation, so even though Tulane is more expensive I would recommend staying there. You live in FL, so you know the “rankings” of college… NCF ranks below UWF and EVERYBODY knows that UWF=same acceptance as a community college. The only perk of NCF would be cheaper tuition but be honest with yourself about the money you would save. If your parents gave you 20k every year, you would probably blow most of it anyways unless you put it in a seperate account.</p>
<p>I think it also really depends on your major. Odviously, you majoring in something liberal arts related. If your majoring in communications or fine arts, for example… it may not be worth it to go 100k in debt. IDK what to tell you because it really is a personal choice. Why is it only NCU or Tulane? Why not apply to other schools you like that are not complete opposite when it comes to education offered (ie. the best or the worst)?</p>
<p>As the parent of a 4th year thesis student at New College, I would say it greatly depends on your major and what your plans are after college. Though not a popular school among the frat/sorority/football type, New College has an excellent reputation in academic circles and many graduates go on to elite post grad programs. NCF has the highest per capita number of Fullbright Scholars, among other academic awards such as NSF. The “rankings” referenced by the previous poster are purely based on her opinion rather than actual academics.</p>
<p>I would say, however, NCF is more of a prep school for grad school. The liberal arts majors are more geared toward post graduate programs than churning students out into the workforce. So whether it’s worth it for you to transfer, really depends on your long term goals. If you’re majoring in science, literature, language, philosophy, etc…it’s a great school. If you plan to go into journalism, business, etc., there really is no program there for that.</p>
<p>My daughter has truly enjoyed her time at NCF and has had many great opportunities there, including study abroad at Oxford.</p>
<p>FYI, I think SallyNYU is confusing UNF, U of North Florida, with NCF, New College of Florida. New College’s middle range accepted student ACT, SAT and GPA are the second highest of the eleven universities in Florida (UF is first).</p>