UConn vs. Providence College vs. Northeastern University

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Connecticut
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<p>I have selected my top three choices for colleges I will be able to attend but I am in a predicament. I live in, the recently flooded, southeastern Connecticut and I plan to major in Biochemistry/Biological Sciences. Upon completion of undergrad, I will aim for dental school. Posted below is my financial aid for each school, and I would like you guys to consider the best option for me, so I can take your advice into consideration. Please compare the schools' prestige, education, my major, value, financial aid... everything overall. Also list any PROs and CONs you might want me to know. Here we go...</p>

<p>UConn-
$6,500 in grants for 2010-2011 which means...
I would have to borrow $18,604 in loans/year (~$74,416 in four years)</p>

<p>Providence College-
I received a scholarship for full-tuition four years of attendance.
I would have to borrow $12,620 in loans/year (~$50,480 in four years)</p>

<p>Northeastern University-
I got admitted into their Jan-Start program (I wanted to attend in the Fall) which is basically a spring admit.
$8,000 in grants only for the Spring semester.
I would have to borrow $36,644 in loans/year (~$146,576 in four years)</p>

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<p>Honestly, I would go for UConn.
It’s a great school, pretty well-respected for a public state school, and it’s ranked higher than Northeastern, which isn’t even willing enough to admit you for the Fall. Also, you’ll be saving money, which is always great, especially if you’re planning on dental school. It’s also large, so you’ll bound to find awesome friends and things to do.</p>

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<p>I would also choose UConn.</p>

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<p>Thank you Demiitasse and teamfrangela92 for your inputs! My parents and I are currently leaning towards UConn, but I am just a bit iffy.</p>

<p>@Demiitasse - May you please post a link of where you found UConn to be higher ranked than Northeastern? I would like to see how big the difference is.</p>

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<p>It’s ranked number 66 on US News and World Report College Rankings…</p>

<p>[National</a> Universities Rankings - Best Colleges - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/national-universities-rankings/page+4]National”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/national-universities-rankings/page+4)</p>

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<p>Anyone know the statistics for undergrads at UConn and PC matriculating into dental schools? Does UConn feed its students into their dental school in Farmington?</p>

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<p>Yes, there is even a feeder program specifically for UConn.</p>