<p>I'm trying to decide between these two schools for Political Science. As the money goes right now, GW will be about $25,000 more that I will have to take on in loans and such then Northeastern.</p>
<p>Is the opportunity to study political science in DC worth the extra cost that I will have to take on if I chose to attend GW?</p>
<p>Absolutely.</p>
<p>Is it $25,000 more all four years combined, or $25,000 more per year? If it is the former, then go GWU, if it is the latter, than go NEU, only because NEU also has a reputable CO-OP program which will give you multiple internship opportunities and that's the critical thing for a political science major. And if you get good grades, you can get into the honors program which will allow you to live at NEU with the same comfort you otherwise would as a regular at GWU (housing-wise).</p>
<p>It would be about $25,000 total</p>
<p>The financial difference may be less than that. GW typically does not raise its tuition for students already admitted (unless they are changing their practice?), so if the tuition is X for 2008, it typically remains about that for the whole 4 years for that class. Most schools raise the tuition each year, for all students, so once you matriculate, you can't estimate what your tuition will be for the following year. So the tuition difference you see now might actually go down over 4 years.</p>
<p>And doesn't Northeastern take 5 years till degree? 5 years of tuition!</p>
<p>You don't necessarily have to be there for five years, but they do recommend it. Nonetheless, I would pick GW. I do have a recommendation though: double major in Poli Sci and International Affairs.</p>
<p>qwilde: I was thinking about double majoring in Poli Sci and International Affairs. Are there any specific reasons why you recommend this? I would be interested in any feedback you have to offer.</p>
<p>"And doesn't Northeastern take 5 years till degree? 5 years of tuition!"--1ofeach</p>
<p>No, you actually get money from the co-op program, and you can put that money in the account for paying the college. </p>
<p>Nonetheless, as I stated before, if it is a $25K difference for the four years total, go with GWU. </p>
<p>Also, an obvious reason why double majoring Pol Sci and IA would be helpful is that it sets you apart from the other sole Pol Sci majors, plus think of what many experts on politics have to do (analysts, advisers, and politicians alike)--travel abroad. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>We just returned from Northeastern 2 days ago, spending 2 days investigating it further. Our son also is choosing between Northeastern and GW. </p>
<p>There are a few things to keep in mind regarding Northeastern. Yes, it is a 5 year program because you will do 3 (6-month) co-ops. While on co-op, you will not pay tuition, but you do have to pay for either your room/board if you stay on campus or an apartment at that time. (You have to live somewhere and pay for that.) Co-ops do pay, some very well, some not so much, so that's a consideration.</p>
<p>If you are doing a dual major (their unique dual program, combining two majors with not as many classes required in each) at NEU, you will most likely not be able to study abroad, if your heart is set on that. No time to squeeze it all in and graduate in the 5 years.</p>
<p>So, my son is agonizing over this decision, truly wanting to go to GW, but lured by an incredible dual major at NEU. Good luck to all!</p>
<p>I was considering both Northeastern and GW heavily also. Some additional factors to consider: Northeastern is in Boston, a great college city. GW is in the political center of the country, the perhaps the best possible place to study politics (ranked top 10 place for international relations, if that matters to you). Northeastern's programs are not as flexible-and how much does co-op interest you? However, I have heard that you can find some terrific government internships thru Northeastern also (some in Washington D.C.).<br>
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northeastern-university/485619-northeastern-political-science-program.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northeastern-university/485619-northeastern-political-science-program.html</a>
Also, GW is known for its excellent food and relatively huge, spacious dorms (weekly clean-up service also). </p>
<p>I'd say GW would be worth the 25K (total), but Northeastern is not a bad choice either.</p>