<p>I just finished up my freshman year at Tulane University. Is it worth it to transfer to New College of Florida? 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 would end up making back the money and then some if I had a "more prestigious" Tulane degree. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>Academically they seem comparable, more or less. Obviously they are very different experiences, with NCF being tiny. Just to be sure, you are instate for NCF? Are you saying you would live at home? Because from what I can see, NCF costs about $15,000-$17,000 for instate students if you live and eat on campus. Frankly, living at home would be a terrible choice IMO.</p>
<p>I cannot say if you will make up the money by staying at Tulane, but there is every chance you would have a more complete college experience.</p>
<p>The two schools are on two opposite spectrums in terms of the student body–are you sure that NCF is the school for you? The Tulane degree might help you with your first couple of jobs, but eventually its all about what you do, not the degree you have</p>
<p>Yes, I’m in state - I would not be living at home. I would like to study economics and international relations.</p>
<p>OK, then your calculations are still off enough to make a difference. For 2010-2011:</p>
<p>In State Tuition - $5,347
Room/Board - $8,201</p>
<p>That’s $13,500 right there. Still half of Tulane, but more than you thought I guess.
Then they estimate another $4,400 for books and other expenses, but I will assume that would be the same at Tulane.</p>
<p>I don’t know how involved you have gotten outside of the classroom at Tulane, but I strongly recommend that you dive in if you haven’t. It really helps one get the most out of the experience, it isn’t all about academics.</p>