UNC vs Columbia graduate school for satistics Masters

College Search & Selection
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<p>recently, i got admitted from Columbia univ. and UNC graduate school. I need some your opinions for which school more fits to me.</p>

<p>some points I am now seriously considering</p>

<p>1.tuition: colum: 40000 per/year UNC:20000 per/year (I have to study for 2 years)
2. environment: NY: dynimic NC: calm and quiet
3. alumni connection: colum>>> UNC (right?)
4. school fame: columbia >> UNC
5. statistics department : UNC>> colum (right?)
6. living cost: NY>>>>NC</p>

<p>I wonder if there is a good opportunity to get RA or other position during school life.
I do not have enough money for 2 years so I have to take any position in school.
with all these considerations, which school do you like to perfer if you were me?</p>

<p>help me</p>

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<p>Go to UNC, the extra money is not worth it. The education you will get at Columbia is not worth the extra $40,000 + the extra cost of living. Try to get a TA fellowship.</p>