Umass Lowell pros:
-Honors college acceptance
-Stronger science and engineering departments
-Better recognition both locally and nationally
-Exact program that I want (Computer science with a focus on Cheminformatics)
Umass Lowell cons:
5k/year that i have to take out in loans
Umass Boston pros:
-Full scholarship
-Close to my house
-Can devise a degree program similar to the one at UML with academic advisors
Umass Boston cons:
-Not guaranteed honors college admission as i’d have to apply
-Not as strong in the engineering/sciences
Thank you
I would choose UMass Lowell. $10k in loans will not be that difficult to pay off and I agree that it is a stronger school and you already have honors college acceptance. Ithink it’s the better choice.
How much are you paying for each school? Just looking at loan amounts is only part of the equation.
10k for the science and cs strength of Lowell is an incredible opportunity. Their history and culture was and is a stem focus. There’s a real campus culture and team sports to follow. Social life and alumni network in stem fields.
Good luck!
UMass Lowell with honors college for sure. 10k in loans should be easy to pay back for a STEM major.
Are you sure, that you receive a full Scholarship in Umass Boston and don’t have Honors College acceptance?
@“International Dad” Yes, I received full aid at Umass Boston but there is a separate application that I would have to fill out in order to be considered for the honors college.
@Eeyore123 I am not paying anything out of pocket at this time for either of the schools. The scholarships and loans cover everything.
@MYOS1634 @privatebanker @me29034 Thank you for your inputs, I’ve decided on Umass Lowell and you guys were a huge help!