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<p>Hi</p>

<p>I was about to pay my Purdue tuition deposit and I got to know that I received 50% scholarship at SUNY Buffalo..</p>

<p>Now Please advice me as to where I should go .</p>

<p>Is purdue worth the dollars that My parents are gonna put in ??</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>Are you an international student?
Reason I am asking is the 50% is a LOT of money if you are in India.
honestly, go where the money is. Find out exactly what they are covering and for how many years.</p>

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<p>The tuition fee at Buffalo is 15K a year and they have offered me a renewable annual scholarship of 7K …</p>

<p>Purdue’s tuition fee is 30K with no scholarship .</p>

<p>And Yes , I am an international student from India .</p>

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<p>Btw , I already paid the advance deposit at Purdue :P</p>

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<p>And that as I understand is</p>

<p>Since you are eligible for 7k Scholarship at SUNY,
8k from your pocket into 4 years = 32k at SUNY, Buffalo,
plus room and board=appx. 10-15k per year= 40-60k for 4 years
Total cost=70-90k</p>

<p>Fee 30k into 4 years = 120k at Purdue,
plus Room and Board= appx. 10-15k=40-60k per year
Total cost=160-180k for 4 years</p>

<p>Add to that per year the following, approximately,</p>

<p>Travel to India twice a year=200-250 dollars
Books=500k
Meal Plan=1-2k
Medical Insurance=2000k
Monthly Expense=100-500 dollars, depending on personal priorities.</p>

<p>Just money talk says SUNY, hands down.</p>

<p>Also if you are planning further studies then SUNY now, and save the money for Grad School.</p>

<p>But if your parents can afford it, Purdue for strength of academics, very rigorous, Diversity and Weather (when compared to Buffalo).</p>

<p>Read about Purdue from another parent’s point of view here</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/purdue-university-west-lafayette/875414-purdue-engineering-vs-suny-buffalo-cost-standpoint.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/purdue-university-west-lafayette/875414-purdue-engineering-vs-suny-buffalo-cost-standpoint.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>The room and board costs are not that high at Purdue . To live a quality life at Indiana , 40K a year is enough without any aid or scholarship . This includes all the miscellaneous expenses of a student.</p>

<p>After reading the article in the above link , my faith in Purdue’s academic strength and job opportunities , has become stronger .</p>

<p>I believe in myself that after enrolling in the college , I would lay my hands on whatever scholarships are available for International students on the basis of merit . I can Just hope for the best .</p>

<p>My ultimate aim is to put as much less burden on my parents as I can .</p>

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<p>Yeah, that is why I said approximate cost, dear.</p>

<p>And I am glad you are thinking of your parents, what a considerate child you are. They must be so proud.</p>

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<p>SUNY Buffalo babby</p>

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<p>CORRECTION Post No. 5</p>

<p>Books=500k should read 500 dollars</p>

<p>and</p>

<p>Medical Insurance=2000k should read 2k</p>

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<p>@ Anialways - Haha sorry , I missed out the ‘Approximate’. To let you know , My parents are ready to pay for Purdue :))</p>

<p>@ Mechrockz - I have already paid my Purdue advance tuition deposit.</p>