<p>Hey, I have been admitted to both University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's business program and DePaul's business program. I'm not sure which to attend this fall =/ . I know UIUC has a much better reputation, but it is also more expensive, and I was admitted into DePaul's Honor Program.. not sure if I'm in UIUC's honors. Also, DePaul has offered me a 50 grand scholarship, while UIUC isn't known for really giving out scholarship money. I know financially DePaul would be cheaper, but would I be missing out a lot on the college atmosphere? Which school would be better for my future? I'm really confused on which to go towards here.
Advice would be awesome!! Thank You!!</p>
<p>This is my problem except it’s illinois business and ohio state business for me! It sounds like a toss up, I would almost just pick the school you like best since the two are so different in your case, and you’ve got pros and cons in each.</p>
<p>*Also, DePaul has offered me a 50 grand scholarship, while UIUC isn’t known for really giving out scholarship money. </p>
<p>I know financially DePaul would be cheaper,*</p>
<p>If you’re instate for UIUC, are you sure that DePaul would be cheaper?</p>
<p>$50k in scholarship money is about $12k per year. </p>
<p>DePaul</p>
<p>tuition and fees: $30,618
Room and board: $11,335<br>
Books and supplies: $1,134 </p>
<p>Basic costs…about $42k per year</p>
<p>Minus $12k in scholarship…remaining basic costs: about $30k per year</p>
<p>UIUC instate</p>
<p>In-state tuition and fees: $13,838<br>
Room and board: $10,080
Books and supplies: $1,200 </p>
<p>Basic costs…about $25k per year</p>
<p>Why did you think DePaul would be cheaper? UIUC is about $5,000 per year cheaper for you.</p>
<p>Well, DePaul’s room and board is around $8000-$9000/ year ([Room</a> and Board | Admission and Aid | DePaul University](<a href=“http://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition/Pages/room-board.aspx]Room”>http://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition/Pages/room-board.aspx)). Tuition around the $30,000 mark as you mentioned, and if books/supplies are around $1134, then it’d be around $39,134. Multiply that by 4 for my 4 years of school, I would be paying around $156,536. Take out my $50,000 scholarship, that would be $106,536 for my 4 years. </p>
<p>And since I am a business major, UIUC’s site says an additional fee will apply for that school. So, I’m estimating around a $30,000 cost/ year with everything included at UIUC. Basically, I’d be paying $120,000 for my 4 years at UIUC. </p>
<p>However, I’m not sure how significant the ‘brand-name’ of a school is, because if it is a big deal, then I know UIUC is much more well-known around the nation.</p>
<p>And since I am a business major, UIUC’s site says an additional fee will apply for that school. So, I’m estimating around a $30,000 cost/ year with everything included at UIUC. Basically, I’d be paying $120,000 for my 4 years at UIUC.</p>
<p>You’re adding an additional $5k per year in fees for being a business major. Is that true or an overestimate?</p>
<p>Well, DePaul’s room and board is around $8000-$9000/ year</p>
<p>That is just the room rate. The board rate (meal plan) is an additional charge:</p>
<p>DePaul Moderate Meal Plan (required plan, first-year students) $3,090.00.</p>
<p>According to the UIUC website, the base tuition rate (basically applies to LAS and DGS) students is $11,104. That for business students is $15,928. So yes, almost $5k higher tuition, and I think the fees are higher too.</p>
<p>Also, housing is not required at DePaul, and there are a lot of options in Chicago far cheaper than $9K per year, if you can find compatible roommates. And a meal plan is required only for those living on-campus.</p>
<p>[DePaul</a> :: Department of Housing Services :: Rates](<a href=“Housing | DePaul University, Chicago”>Housing | DePaul University, Chicago)
so, for DePaul, the housing would be around $8300, and meal plan would be around $3690. So, around $11,990 for meal/board. Add that to the $30,000 tuition rate. So for 4 years, it would be $167,960. Subtract $50,000 for my scholarship. $107,960 for 4 years. </p>
<p>[U</a> of I Records: 2010-2011 Undergrad Business Tuition Rate](<a href=“http://registrar.illinois.edu/financial/ugrad_business.html]U”>http://registrar.illinois.edu/financial/ugrad_business.html)
UIUC’s Business rate for the year is $15,928. $10080 for board/food. Add that to the $1200 for books/supplies, and I’m not sure if additional expenses were considered in the pricing for DePaul…I won’t include it in here just to stay consistent. $27,208 for a year. For 4 years, it would be $108,832. </p>
<p>I guess looking at it this way, it wouldn’t be much different. However, I haven’t received any money from UIUC, and I am interviewing for DePaul scholarships. It may seem like I’m favoring DePaul, but honestly, I would love to go to UIUC, however, I am not in their Honors Program, which would be a great plus, and it is near impossible to receive money from them. =/</p>
<p>Also, I just found out I am a Strobel Scholar at DePaul. Will that higher my job placement chances a great deal? Or would UIUC still be the better option here that would prepare me more for CPA and Actuarial tests?</p>
<p>Hey Strobel Invitee,</p>
<p>As a graduating Strobel Honors Accounting student, I will tell you about the Strobel Honors Program (and DePaul) and then you can decide. I will tell what the truth is about DePaul and the Strobel Honors Program, since there are many people with biases. My credibility comes from my achievements. </p>
<p>Short and Simple: DePaul STROBEL Grads outrank all other Schools in Salary after graduation, percentage hired (with multiple offers) before graduation, graduate school acceptance, CPA Exam passing. They are the most sought-after business grads in Illinois and highly ranked across the country (since headquartered companies have branches).</p>
<p>Background:
-Strobel Honors Scholar w/ Straight A’s (except one class)
-Double Major & Minor during 4 years @ DePaul (234 credit hrs- to meet CPA req of 225)
-Accountancy - Honors / Management-Entrepreneurship / Minor- Economics
-Sitting for all parts of CPA Exam in May
-GPA: 3.95/4.00</p>
<p>1) Reputation & Status as a Strobel Scholar:
Strobel Scholars are highly reputable and sought-after accounting graduates in Illinois (Chicagoland Area) and across the United States. You are seen as the brightest and most exceptional among business major students (and other accounting students). Such is why it is an Invitation Only. Nearly, if not all, Strobel Scholars obtain secured jobs before they graduate, often with multiple offers - or- are accepted to high ranking graduate school (Duke, Columbia, DePaul etc). You are expected to maintain high grades (B- or above in all Accounting Classes - which are designated for Honors Only students). Thus, upon fall quarter of Senior Year, Strobel Scholars are sought after first among DePaul (of Loyola, NorthWestern, U of I etc) accounting grads. </p>
<p>2)Education as a Strobel Scholar (how it differs from normal Accountancy Major):
Rigorous…aka you will be set to take the CPA Exam (still need studying of course) by end of the 4 years, as midterms and finals within Strobel make the CPA questions look easy (tentatively the exams contain previous CPA exam question). As the CPA Certification is regarded as the HARDEST designation to obtain, this says something about the Strobel Program. You start your accounting coursework first quarter Freshman year. Every accounting course you take is designated as Honors, with special curriculum per course. Program starts off usually with 120 Strobel students, and drops to 35 or less by end of senior year (due to inability to handle rigorous courses, major transfer, or kicked out due to grades). The Strobel class usually could average 10% - 20% higher on midterms and finals to non-honors accounting students if taking same exam (Strobel exams are set to be more difficult). As a Strobel Scholar, you get to pick you classes first each quarter before all other DePaul students, out of necessity that you are able to schedule the Honor’s course. Basically, as I see it, one of the BEST accounting educations in the country.</p>
<p>You will have to bust you butt, but it is worth it in the end. You may complain for how hard the tests hard, how hard the material is, but in time you will grasp it and it will serve its purpose. Accounting is the BEST business degree you can get, for in encompasses finance, economics, and management. Essentially you have a degree in each of those because you are in accounting. Don’t switch majors because it it tough, because the toughness is why so few people major in accounting. Few have the ability.</p>
<p>3) Being a Strobel Scholar:
Awesome. You get to know everyone and become friends with the Strobel class. You progress together, so you will know everyone. One you become a Senior and only 40 Strobel students remain, you know everyone personally which is awesome. You help each other out when it comes to HW, studying for exams, and on in other business courses. Professors are Top-Ranked professionals, most from the Big 4 accounting firms. They test hard, but are the nicest professors in DePaul. They WANT you to succeed and fully prepare you for the CPA Exam. You get to know them personally and they become connections for the remainder of your accounting career.</p>
<p>4) My End Thoughts
Don’t let the tuition sway you away from DePaul and the Strobel Honor’s Program. If in need of financial assistance, DePaul is amazing at aiding those in need. The Accounting program and Strobel Honors have their own Alumni association called Ledger & Quill (L& Q referred to as), which also aids extraordinarily. if need to take federal student loans, take them for you be able to pay them back quick with your degree. </p>
<p>Any questions let me know. I hope this helped!!</p>
<p>If you plan to work in Chicago it’s a wash. Not sure how well Depaul places outside the region.</p>
<p>Outside Illinois, it the expansiveness extends into Indiana and Wisconsin (Indianapolis and Milwuakee), but reaches further since companies hire out of branches or use headquarters to hire for branches. Thus, DePaul Strobel Scholars are well known nationally.</p>
<p>I was actually invited to the Strobels accounting program a couple days ago and I was wondering what kind of questions they ask you at the interview and any advice that you have?</p>