<p>Whelp another clueless teenager here asking for help! I have been accepted into OSU, UMich at Ann Arbor, and Purdue. I want to do some sort of engineering, probably computer. My problem is financial. I know that UMich is my top choice, but at $45k a year, it is financial suicide. My parents have no money to help me with and my GPA is 3.1 so I am not getting any scholarships. Im going to either keep my job here or get a new one wherever I go to cut down on debt. OSU will cost me 16k a year because it is in state, Purdue around $30k, and Michigan is $45k. So I guess my question is is it worth paying so much extra money for a better name? What makes the most financial sense in the long term? I honestly would like to get out of state but at the end of the day cash is what matters most.</p>
<p>For engineering, no. Go to OSU and save the money. OSU will provide you the same education and the same opportunities. </p>
<p>Engineering is a market pay driven field...little to no premium is paid to graduates from top programs. Therefore, you will not see a return on your investment by going to UMich, IMHO.</p>
<p>If you were considering U Mich's Ross school of business and you were a top graduate from the program, the premium might be worth it.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>I agree with UCB. Engineering is Engineering. Whether you get your degree from a top 5 Engineering program or not doesn't matter. OSU is a fine school and at $30k cheaper, makes perfect sense.</p>
<p>How did you get accepted at Michigan with only a 3.1 gpa?</p>
<p>^thats what I want to know - My daughter has about a 3.6 -3.7 and has been told that University of Michigan is a crazy high reach (OOS)</p>
<p>Something isn't right about this thread.</p>
<p>Look guys, maybe he had a top ACT score or some outstanding ECs or his essays were very compelling...don't question...congratulate and offer advice.</p>