University of Rochester or University of Connecticut Honors?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey! I got into 12 schools and have finally narrowed it down to these two. I'm interested in Neuroscience, and am interested in research (not Pre-med). I hope to go on to graduate school. University of Rochester's total cost would be ~35k a year for me while UConn would be closer to 15k. I got awarded scholarships to each schools (12k to Rochester and 5k to UConn). Upon visiting both schools, I preferred UConn, but also really liked Rochester. I was very impressed with the Neurobiology department at UConn and I know Rochester is very strong in the biological science. So I'm just asking what you guys think? Do you think Rochester is worth the extra 80k of loans? Thanks!</p>

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<p>No. My middle son is at URoc and loves it, plus they have great research ops, but an extra 80K in loans and you prefer UConn?</p>

<p>Go to UConn…</p>

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<p>@creekland I definitely preferred the campus of UConn but I know Rochester is a stronger school academically with better research opportunities. I am really conflicted especially with that 80k in loans</p>

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<p>Graduate schools are not going to care if you went to UR or UConn. Both are major research universities and will provide all of the necessary research opportunities you desire (and then some).</p>

<p>UConn is doing some great things.</p>

<p><a href=“http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2013/01/uconn-state-officials-announce-launch-of-next-generation-connecticut-initiative/[/url]”>http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2013/01/uconn-state-officials-announce-launch-of-next-generation-connecticut-initiative/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>and</p>

<p>“In 2012, The University of Connecticut embarked on an ambitious, multi-year hiring initiative to expand its faculty numbers across numerous academic disciplines. This four-year investment in 500 tenure-track faculty positions is poised to: Build on the institution’s existing strengths and grow new expertise in strategic areas by hiring talented scholars within a targeted selection of academic departments;boost the University’s research productivity…”</p>

<p>Save your money.</p>

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<p>@ panther
Both are good schools, save money go to U Conn</p>

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<p>I still stand by not wanting to see someone take on 80K in loans… but if in doubt where graduates go, ask each department where recent grads have gone. They should be able to tell you grad schools, etc. I suspect UConn will have graduates who have gone places and done things. It’s not a college I’m familiar with (other than name) to be honest, but 80K in loans speaks volumes.</p>

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<p>You like UConn, they are cheaper, so go there. Your education at Rochester would not be valued at $80K more.</p>