Paying almost full price for Purdue VS cheaper state uni (Computer Science)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Purdue University
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<p>Right now, I have two options for college: Purdue, which I got in for Computer and Information Technology but plan to transfer to CS as soon as possible, and the University of Hawaii, which I got in for CS from the start. I applied for the regular decision instead of the priority one, and as a result qualified for zero scholarships. This means my family has to pay around $44000 per year, with only $5500 in Stafford Loans for support. On the other hand, University of Hawaii's cost came out to around $18000 (in-state), which is completely covered by financial aid in the form of loans and grants.</p>

<p>I know Purdue is a great school for CS, and probably significantly better than UH in that regard, but is it worth paying that much to go? </p>

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<p>I actually having the same situation as you between Purdue and Binghamton.
Still considering…But I’m sure that if im going to state uni I will save the money for Master while on the other hand, the undergraduate cost of Purdue will definitely make my immediately attend to a job after graduation </p>