Urgent decision -- UIUC vs. Cornell

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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Hi,

I’m trying to decide between UIUC (30k/yr) and Cornell (70k/yr) for ChemE. I’m in state for UIUC, and I have Chancellor’s and James Scholar there. For Cornell, I’m a tradition fellow. I’m hoping to go to law school, but my situation is unique in that my parents will pay full for my undergrad and can afford both, but they won’t pay for law school so going to a cheaper undergrad isn’t necessarily beneficial. I have a lot going for me at UIUC and genuinely love the campus, but people can’t stop talking about the prestige of Cornell. What are your thoughts?

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If you can afford Cornell, then definitely Cornell

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If you can’t afford Cornell then it is what it is. If I were your parents I would rather pay for your Cornell education than leave it to you some day for your inheritance.