<p>So, UNC invited me to their Honors Program, First Year Fellows, and Carolina Scholars Program, which includes $8,000 renewable per year.</p>
<p>However, I also was accepted into Barnard College with $17,000</p>
<p>That's still $30,000 (Barnard) vs. $10,000 (UNC)</p>
<p>Which should I go to? Why?</p>
<p>What, we’re supposed to just dance for you, and tell you what to choose? </p>
<p>It’s not that easy. Give more info.</p>
<p>Is your family rich or poor-- does the money matter? Are you clever or stupid? Do you like sport? Have you ever been to a real city?</p>
<p>What are you looking for in college? They are different schools (national research university vs. college attached to a national research university) and in different locations (large city vs. quintessential college town). </p>
<p>Does money matter? An $80,000 cost differential (over 4 years) is not small.</p>
<p>The cost differential + added opportunities at UNC would make me lean towards Chapel Hill unless there is a very, very compelling academic or social reason to go to Barnard.</p>
<p>keepit</p>
<p>There’s no reason to be rude. This board is here for help and assistance, not to be crass.</p>
<p>Please tone it down.</p>
<p>I’m sorry if I didn’t provide enough information. My family is middle class, but money is very much of an issue. However, if money was not an issue, which would you recommend?</p>
<p>I’d hope that I’m clever, seeing as I got into the Honors Program (accepts about 300 people), the First Year Fellows (accepts 175 people), and the Carolina Scholars (accepts 25 people in-state), as well as getting accepted to Duke, Barnard, and Smith.</p>
<p>It’s hard for me to get a unbiased opinion from my family and friends in this area. I’m looking for a university with a positive atmosphere, as well as rigorous academics with a lot of opportunities.</p>
<p>I think if you got 17k from Barnard, you’re on the hook for more than 30k–isn’t Barnard’s cost of attendance (inc books, personal expenses, some travel to/from home)–more like 55k? And it will go up each year. Look closely at what the full cost is before you decide. UNC honors would be what I’d choose; then you’ll have some room for things like study abroad if you want it, and less debt. NYC is great but very, very expensive, so if money is going to be a strain, I wouldn’t do it. UNC is a fabulous school. </p>
<p>However, environment/size very different. But definitely challenging academically from what I understand, and the town is great.</p>