<p>I am an Out of State student concerned about the financial stability at UCLA. I am a biochem/psychology major planning on applying to medical school. My family is not financial stable so we only have to pay $16k for UCLA, but I'm concerned about the UCs not having enough money and bumping the tuition a bunch in the next four years. Also, I hear it is difficult keeping a high GPA for science majors.. is this true? How difficult/competitive is it? Is there backstabbing? My second option is Tulane where I only pay 14k...</p>
<p>Well their is not much of a difference between 14k and 16k but it is true UC’s will probably bump up tuition each year. If you are set on medical school, then the school you go to does not matter. Medical schools do not look at UCLA and give those students extra “points” over the kid who went to Tulane. All they care about is GPA (regardless of major. Yes, you can be an English major with Pre-Med reqs), MCAT, and extra curricular activities. </p>
<p>It will also be harder to get a higher GPA at UCLA. However, if you are not set on medical or law school, and you want to go to a very known university, then UCLA is a good option. If you are set on medical/law school, would like to save some money, and want an easier time, then Tulane is a good option.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information. It looks like Tulane is the safest bet for me. I just hope I don’t regret skipping on UCLA… I’ve already declined admission to Emory and that hurt a bit haha.</p>
<p>I am glad I could help! In my honest opinion, I would not turn down UCLA’s offer (regardless of plans for med school), since their is not much of a disparity between the costs of each school. I am, though, a fellow high schooler entering the college class of 2016 so I might be a little biased towards the name brand school. Tulane is a great choice as well.</p>
<p>You might want to post this question in the main UCLA forum or the college selection forum if you want some more answers since those boards are more populated. Good luck with your decision.</p>