Hi everyone,
I was lucky enough to be admitted to both UNC and BC as a junior transfer in the Fall. I am having some trouble choosing, though. Here is the situation:
Finance major transferring from ND, already have 3 years (would’ve been a senior at ND, so quite a few upper level business/finances courses completed), sick of cold weather, interested in I-Banking, transferring as an Economics major to both schools, registered for the CFA level 1 in December, main priority is land prestigious internship in following Summer.
Here are some pros and cons that I have looked at:
BC was my number 1 after visiting both campuses, UNC has way better weather, BC is right next to Boston, BC will be smaller and more personalized, UNC is bigger with more resources, UNC is way cheaper for cost of living, UNC has the option of transferring into their business program Kenan Flagler after a semester (but not guaranteed).
Financial aid situation:
UNC will be covering tuition, rent, etc. with grants, would graduate with zero loans. BC is covering tuition, would have to take out about 10k or so a year for living expenses.
Thoughts?
Honestly I’d just stay one more year and graduate from ND even if you don’t love being at the school.
If you are leaving ND because of the weather, Boston wouldn’t be much improvement. It really depends on what type of school you want. Student vibes, size, and location should decide for you! 
If the goal is to be able to better access the sorts of internships that will be most relevant for your career, I’d think that Boston would be the better fit.
I agree with @happy1
I would advocate for UNC Chapel Hill. It’s a better school than BU.
@LBad96 it’s UNC versus BC… not that it matters. I think the OP should stay at ND regardless.
@twogirls ohhhh. BC. My bad haha. More or less equal, honestly.
Bump. Also, any future responders, just know that staying at current school is out of the question. Thanks!
Definitely UNC over Boston College. The environment is much better, you’ll graduate with no loans, and it is better for your intended degree.
UNC is a much better school academically, and especially for business.
BC is not worth $10k more than UNC unless you feel like the fit is much better there. If you’d strongly prefer being in the Boston area, the private school feel, and other pros for BC make it the much better choice, then spend the extra money.
If they are tied or close to it, I’d suggest UNC based on the savings.
I think they are a wash academically and rep-wise for undergrad – and both are really solid in business – so either way, you should be fine academically.
How is BC different from ND? They are identical! You cannot get two mot similar universities. Both are Catholic, both have 9,000 undergraduate students and 4,000 graduate students, both have a proud football tradition, both have loyal alumni and both have equally cold winters. Boston College is close to a mid sized city while Notre Dame is not, and that’s where the differences end.
UNC would be a different experience. Secular school in warmer weather.
I agree with those who recommend you wait it out and graduate from Notre Dame.
Sorry, ND stands for North Dakota:p
Absolutely UNC. Will be a great experience after 3 years in North Dakota and why, why, why would you take on 10k of debt if you don’t have to. Touring doesn’t give a complete picture of your future experience. It will be the people you meet that shape that.
Boston will be a lot more fun later in your life when you have the money to enjoy it.
^And you are transferring in from the University of North Dakota? as a Senior or Junior?
UNC is your best option.
@gearmom as a senior, but will be taking my junior year over again because no school accepts senior transfers.
Like we said before, UNC > BC in every aspect. Go to Boston after graduation if you’re able to get a job there.