<p>Which one is better for a business major. I got into both Smeal at Penn State and SOM at Binghamton. Binghamton is in state so its about 17k cheaper a year. my parents would be able to pay it themselves and take loans, so I won't come out with my own debt, but the burden on my parents makes me think twice. </p>
<p>I do like Penn State's atmosphere and school spirit MUCH better than Binghamton, but academically they seem pretty similar? Anyone have opinions on where I should go? Thanks</p>
<p>Are you saying the financial burden would be if you go to Penn St? Are you saying that your parents would have to borrow $17k each year for you to go to Penn St?</p>
<p>It is not worth an additional $68,000 in debt for you to attend Penn State. That is a lot of money to spend to give a student a potentially better social life for most families. Of course, that’s for your parents to decide.</p>
<p>It would not be debt. My parents are paying for it, I think the only loan I’m taking is the Stafford loan for 5k a year.</p>
<p>Bing. Easy. Bing is academically superior to Penn State, and its cheaper.</p>
<p>Binghamton is academically superior to Penn State?? I don’t know about that, SMeal is at least ranked higher and I would think the immense alumni network would be a plus for Penn State.</p>
<p>Any final input?</p>
<p>If your parents are financially sound (which means that this will not hurt their retirement, etc), then go to Penn State.</p>
<p>Bing is not attractive, no school spirit, etc. You will have a more full college experience at Penn State. </p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong, Bing is a fine school…if all you want is the academic aspect. However, I know several kids at my kids’ school that turned down Bing just to have a more full campus experience.</p>
<p>Yeah, my parents told me that no retirement money is being spent on college and they have a pension when they retire, so I am going to choose Penn State. Thanks.</p>