<p>I have been accepted to both NYU (gallatin) and UNC - chapel hill and I can't decide. UNC is perfect because it is a few hours from home, has a strong journalism progam (which is what i am interested in), and is very inexpensive as i am a north carolina resident. However i have always wanted to go to school in new york city and i really like the unique program of gallatin. So basicly, is NYU worth the cost?</p>
<p>look at the "negative things about nyu" thread, and then weigh that against your "want" to go to a school in new york city.</p>
<p>i personally think that such an experience would be worth any sum of money (as long as you are able to pay for it upfront, or through loans in a reasonable amount of time).</p>
<p>from your post though, you don't really seem to have a problem with loans, but you also don't express a strong desire to go to nyu. so throw darts at a dart board.</p>
<p>ya i've been looking at that thread and other threads like it and i do really want to go to NYU and its not that I would personally have a problem with the money (my parents are willing to pay for it), however I don't want my parents to be in an even harder financial situation (i already have a sister in a private college) when I could also go to a school for 1/4 the price and get just as good an education....I love NYU but the pricing is making this a hard decision
Thanks for your reply!
anyone else?</p>
<p>If you're going to pursue a graduate degree go to UNC. If you're going to live off your undergrad degree go to NYU--the opportunities for a journalist is endless in NYC.</p>
<p>You are trying to compare apples to oranges. The schools are so different in every way, though both are outstanding and will offer you a great education in a great setting. You just have to decide which type of setting you like better. UNC will provide a very traditional college experience, though exciting. NYU will offer very nontraditional, particularly in Gallatin, and also very exciting. I have a daughter who attended Gallatin and a son on his way in the fall, but we live in NC and my husband and many family members attended UNC. If you love sports, UNC is a great place to be. Good luck!</p>
<p>Are you looking for a traditional college experience or exposure to real world opportunites?</p>
<p>That's the decision you have to make. Journalism at NYU is absolutely fantastic with great internships.</p>
<p>Yes, I realize that they are two completley different colleges and that is my problem. I could easily see myself being happy in both environments, I am attracted to the traditional college experience and attracted to the much more independent, non-traditional college experience.</p>
<p>thanks so much for everyone's responses!!</p>
<p>I think you should definitely place more emphasize of the drastic cost difference between these two schools. Like you said, both have excellent journalism programs and are highly competitive top notch schools. However, one is available to you at a MUCH lower cost. You're very lucky that your parents will help pay for your tuition. Mine as agreed to help pay, but I must still pay them back after I settle down and get a job. However even if you're not burdened with the cost yourself, it's still a huge amount of money, and if you think that you would be happy at both places, I say go for the more cost-efficient one.</p>
<p>I agree that you should consider cost. It's not like UNC is a second rate school. It is as good academically as NYU, just in a totally different setting. That setting happens to be one of the most beautiful college towns in the country and the climate is wonderful. We love NYU, my daughter is very happy and my son will be there, too, but it has been cold and snowy and rainy since the first of February. What about considering UNC for undergrad and NYU for grad, or even transferring halfway through? Good luck!</p>