Oregon State University VS Cal State Chico

Daughter has been excepted to both schools and we just toured each school. OSU is out of state and Chico is in state. Psychology major.
Myself I prefer OSU because of the area and the great campus support. Drawback is it out of state tuition and far.
Chico I am worried about the reputation, and not a fan of the area.

Thoughts on others opinions on which would be a better school?

If costs are a problem, then I would go with Chico. But if you’re fine with paying 40-50k a year, then OSU would be the one. You’re right than Corvallis is a better area than Chico, but at the end of the day, are you willing to pay an extra 100k over the four years?

That is definitely a drawback. Awaiting for the award letter to come.
She did get a pretty good scholarship to OSU. She likes that there is a 75% acceptance rate into med school with OSU.

Did she get into the Honors program at either (or can she still apply)?
What’s your budget and what are net costs* for each?

  • (tuition, fees, room, board) -(scholarships, grants) =