Need help choosing which school to attend

College Search & Selection
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I’m currently choosing between Umass Amherst and Brandeis University, and I’m struggling to decide which one would be the better fit for me.

I got in as a marketing major for Umass Amherst (I also got into the commonwealth honors college) and business major for Brandeis. I am an international student living in MA, and I plan to double major in college (though I haven’t decided on the second major).

I prefer Brandeis University’s smaller campus and student population/ location, but Umass Amherst’s cost of attendance is much cheaper ($50k compared to $30k; however I am currently appealing for more financial aid for Brandeis). My parents want me to go to Brandeis, but I just don’t know if it’s worth paying that much money for my undergrad.

I appreciate any advice!

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Considering the schools involved, it would be unwise to take on any unnecessary debt for your undergraduate education.

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Isenberg at UMass is excellent, and the Commonwealth Honors College is the icing on the cake. I would go to UMass.

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If you see grad school in your future go to Umass honors , save you and your parents money for grad school