<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>I am having some difficulty deciding between the Masters in Interior Design Programs at Pratt and Drexel. Pratt, while my number one choice and a higher rated program, will be much more expensive in the end. Drexel, on the other hand, is offering more aid and is still a very good program. </p>
<p>Also, I currently live in Philly but have always wanted to live in NYC. Very, very hard decision. </p>
<p>Anyone with experience with either program have any insight?</p>
<p>No experience, but in general you should follow the money for undergrad. You don’t want to go into big debt for Pratt, so I think if you have to borrow more than about $30-40K, then you should choose Drexel. Drexel’s a great school with some other great programs. And it’s only 4 years - if you want to move to NYC later, you can.</p>
<p>Coincidentally, I advise undergraduate students in NYC and most of them are trying to get out of NYC. They (like me) believe that this is a nice city to visit or even live in for a time, but it’s very expensive and a bit overwhelming.</p>
<p>Thank you! I feel I may be coming to the same conclusion. This is a master’s program that will only be three years, but the same theory applies. I have to balance the allure of the “better” school in the “better” city with actually being able to live after I graduate.</p>