<p>My daughter is torn between Notre Dame and Miami U. Honors. She will be majoring in English and likes both universities equally. Any advice?</p>
<p>I imagine with Honors MU is cheaper and closer to home. All positives. Plus, to some extent the close-knit community of the Honors College could imitate the big LAC feel of ND, but with the advantages of being within a larger state school. Still, there’s no denying the portability and prestige of an ND degree. If your D has big plans of going places beyond the Midwest, ND will better prepare and help her for that. If she’s happy staying in Ohio (I’m assuming that’s where you’re from, and nothing wrong with staying put), Miami will be perfectly adequate. Big determinants are going to be campus atmosphere (small Catholic school vs. big secular state school) and money, among others.</p>
<p>Will she have to take out big loans for ND or Miami?</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. She will only have to take out a few small loans for Notre Dame and with a big scholarship and financial aid no loans for Miami.</p>