<p>Hi guys~~</p>
<p>I will be graduating from UVa this year and got admitted from Columbia univ and UNC for statistics masters program. I have trouble with choosing the school between them</p>
<p>there are some keys that I seriously consider now.</p>
<ol>
<li>tuition fees: Colum: 40000 per/year UNC: 20000 per/year</li>
<li>area atmosphere: Colum: dynamic UNc: calm and quiet</li>
<li>Alumni connection: which one would be better?</li>
<li>living cost: Colum>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>UNC</li>
<li>school reputation: Colum > UNC (right?)</li>
<li>program department reputation (statistics): maybe UNC>>> Colum</li>
</ol>
<p>the biggest problem I have now is tuition fees. do you guys think there is enough opportunity to get a RA or other position in both school?
honestly, I think I cannot graduate from Columbia without financial help ( I am an international student so not able to get loan). lastly, I will continue to Ph.D program later on.</p>
<p>with all these considerations what do you guys think which school I go better with?</p>
<p>help me</p>