UNC, Vanderbilt, or full ride Bama

College Search & Selection
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<p>I can't decide. So far I have been accepted to UNC Chapel Hill, Vanderbilt, and the University of Alabama. I dont have my financial packages for the first two yet. They should each cost me about $28k after all is said and done. However, I have a full ride to UA. I am also in the university and international honors programs with honors housing. It seems like a sweet deal, but I dont know if its worth the money saved. I want to major in business/econ and spanish. I have visited Vanderbilt, and loved it. UNC is pretty nice, I need to visit again. I have not been to Bama, but should be going soon. </p>

<p>Also, I applied to UVA (now the #1 undergrad business school). Assuming I get accepted, would this be the best option?</p>

<p>So, enjoy a $100,000 scholarship or spend $120,000 for a more prestigious school</p>

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<p>The question is, can your parents afford to send you to another school that won't help you out like UA?
If so, it's pretty apparent.</p>

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<p>what? I am a little confused. No, we are not dripping with money. Money does play a big issue. They say that I should go where I want, they can make it work. But I know it will affect them, at least for the time being, pretty severely. But, if i go to Bama, they will finance my MBA down the road. and i guess in business that is all that really matters...</p>

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<p>Alabama! How could you not take this deal?</p>

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<p>I'd go to Vanderbilt in ur situation. It's much more prestigious and I hear its a great, fun place to go. They'd definitely give u money if ur parent's got pretty badly affected by the economy. Also, they've just instituted a no-loans policy. Check it out: </p>

<p>Vanderbilt</a> Expanded Aid Program | No Need-Based Loans | Student Debt Reduction | Office of Student Financial Aid</p>

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<p>tpl i know about vandy's fa. but even so, with our efc, its gonna be ~25k a year, regardless of where I go. Unless of course I choose University of Alabama with a $94k package (tuition, room, board, stipend, laptop, study abroad money). Anybody else?</p>

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<p>I'd definitely go with Bama with that scholarship. It's a great up and coming school and has much better football than the others. Plus, in business, the MBA is what matters most so if you go to Bama, just make sure youi get good grades. Are you instate at Alabama?</p>

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<p>As a citizen of Alabama, I say go to UA. It's a good school, and where you get your MBA is what really matters. If you go to UA and kick some tail, you'd have money left over to go to UPenn or Berkeley or something for your MBA.</p>

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<p>I'd go with Bama, the full ride is tough to beat. You'll have tons of fun too especially with the football team doing so amazingly well!</p>

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<p>I would go to Alabama and then spend your money later on a MBA from a more prestigious school. Good luck.</p>

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<p>In short Bama is more fun, but VU is far better education and is a good time too. Vandy had kids from all over the country, where Bama kids will be almost all southern and very traditional. </p>

<p>Here is some good info about Bama: University</a> of Alabama | Travel for Students, by Students</p>

<p>Here is some good info about Vandy: Vanderbilt</a> University | Travel for Students, by Students</p>

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<p>Take the full ride</p>

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<p>What did you decide to do??</p>

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<p>I don’t care what Businessweek says, UVA is not Wharton!</p>

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<p>I go to UNC and love it to death, but its hard not to take a full ride…</p>

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<p>UVA isn’t number 1.</p>