<p>Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I just joined this site a few minutes ago and I was going to write it on the specific college section but I didn't want just rutgers students or just penn state students to be giving me insights. I'd like to have a unbiased opinion.</p>
<p>Hello :) I was currently accepted into Penn State (Erie) and Rutgers (Newark) but I wasn't sure which one I should attend.
For both colleges I am majoring in Management information systems in business. If I were to go into penn state I would do 2 years and then transfer to the main campus (University park). What is the percentage rate of being able to transfer to the main campus?</p>
<p>What I want to know is, what is the better choice for me? I am out of state for penn state so the tuition is quite high, but if I could transfer to the main campus it's quite worth it. I'd also like to go to the college with a better academic and I would like to have a bit of a fun community. I want to go to the campus that would have a somewhat diverse community.</p>
<p>The reason I am somewhat against Rutgers is because I heard Newark wasn't the best area and that they get alerts from time to time. Thank you for taking your time to read this :)</p>
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<p>Sit your parents down, and get their help with the dollar figures. If your family can easily afford the difference in cost, think about what else you could spend that money on - a year or semester abroad, a nicer off-campus apartment, a car to get you to and from an internship, etc. If you still prefer A over B that is fine, go there.</p>
<p>I believe that about a third of the upperclassmen at University Park begin at the branch campuses. If you are a decent student and willing to work hard there is no reason to think that you would not be able to make the move to UP.</p>
<p>Penn State is popular place for recruiters from many east coast (and national) companies.
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While PSU’s tuition is admittedly high, the investment may pay off in the long run. Have you visited both schools? Have you discussed affordability with your parents?</p>
<p>Btw, Erie is a good choice for a branch. I have heard that when local State College kids want to go away to school, but still take advantage of PSU’s employee discount, the Erie campus is the most popular choice.</p>
<p>Thanks for the answers! ^^
More opinions/answers would be great! :)</p>