<p>I've been admitted to PrattMWP and Drexel University. Both for Graphic Design. I'm an International Student.</p>
<p>Here are some reasons why I'm confused:</p>
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<li>PrattMWP offers BFA and Drexel offers BS.</li>
<li>Drexel is offering me a 100% tuition scholarship and PrattMWP is giving me $5000/year.</li>
<li>I would have to pay - Drexel: Around $20,000, PrattMWP : Around $22,000</li>
<li>Drexel offers Co-op but PrattMWP doesn't.</li>
<li>Here is the main catch: After two years of PrattMWP, I will be transferred to Pratt Brooklyn Main Campus and the fees increases many folds to around $60,000 which my family can't afford.</li>
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<p>I think Drexel is best, mostly because of the money because you said your parents wouldn’t be able to afford it once you transfer, and money is a very legitimate reason to choose a college. But Drexel also has the co-op, which is good. And honestly, any college you choose would be just as good academically for graphic design, so just worry about the money. </p>
<p>Drexel. And I am saying so mostly for the money.</p>
<p>It makes no sense to entertain an option that your family can’t afford. Drexel is giving you a full tuition scholarship. You ONLY have to pay for room and board, and it sounds like your family can afford that. If your family can’t afford the tuition for your last two years, what are you going to do? Drop out? You could transfer somewhere else, but what is the point if you can go somewhere you presumably like and don’t have to transfer after two years?</p>
<p>I agree with you completely. But I recently spoke to someone from PrattMWP and they say that good scholarships are given to students once to complete the first two years and people not only go to Pratt but also to colleges like RISD with even full scholarship.</p>
<p>I know I’m being insensible and stubborn in saying this but somewhere I’d like to take the risk a give it a try.</p>
<p>I’m a naturally risk-averse person, so my answer may be different from others. But when you say that you spoke to someone from Pratt, who do you mean - an admissions officer, a financial aid official, or a student? And how often are these scholarships given to students? Many colleges use the possibility of scholarships to lure students in when really, they give far fewer scholarships than there are students and the chances of any individual student getting one are small.</p>
<p>If you believe this is a possibility, then I’d talk to someone who works for financial aid and ask them whether that happens and how often it happens. Personally, I wouldn’t take the offer unless it was very close to guaranteed that you’d get equivalent financial support for the last two years. It’s simply not worth the risk otherwise - because the alternative is that you have to drop out of school or transfer home to a public institution that you can afford when you could’ve been going to Drexel all along.</p>
<p>Yes, you’re completely right and pragmatic about this. I spoke to a faculty and now to a students. The students say it’s around 10K and almost everyone gets it. Moreover, there’s a full ride for the top student which I’m not saying that I’ll get for sure. I’ll try my best however. </p>
<p>But Uticha as a place sounds not very safe. Any comments on that? Uticha vs Philly?</p>