<p>Trustee scholarship to USC v. paying out of state for UNC Chapel-Hill </p>
<p>major: doubling in business and journalism</p>
<p>any thoughts?</p>
<p>Is this even any competition lol? USC is ranked much higher in those two majors and Trustee?</p>
<p>USC all the way man</p>
<p>I’m down to deciding between my final two schools. USC and UNC. USC gave me a great financial aid package, mainly a merit scholarship. UNC gave me nothing but a student loan. My parents have told me that they want me to make my decision without regard to finances. I like both schools pretty much equally, UNC gets a little bit of an edge because it is closer to home.
My parents said that for me to go to UNC they’re going to have to take out about 10k a year in loans and I’m also going to have to contribute more to my everyday expenses, which I don’t have problem with. But looking at the USC option where they won’t have to take out the loans, and I won’t have to pay as much, I can’t help but feel guilty about asking them to pay for me to go to UNC.
I’ve tried talkimg to them about it but they insist that they just want what is best for me. In my mind, this is not the time in their life when they should be taking out more loans, rather they should be saving for retirement.
Any advice?</p>
<p>bump. anyone?</p>
<p>I’ve seen other post regarding this college comparison and it sounds like it really depends on where you see yourself after college. As a native Californian I think USC has more prestige than UNC, but I’m sure East Coasters might think the reverse.</p>
<p>USC is a private school, so in a contracting economy I would think USC would fair better than a public school. </p>
<p>The traveling thing for you and your parents can be a big deal. That was a major factor for us, as our son had some great East Coast options. Traveling coast to coast is a hassle and also expensive.</p>
<p>Although I give you great credit for having your parents best interest at heart, I would honor your parents desire for you to decide without respect to cost. They obviously think it is most important for you to go to the school that you will have the most passion to succeed.</p>
<p>Good luck. Either choice is great.</p>
<p>Fight On!</p>
<p>Granted it was a while ago, but I was an undergrad out of state at UNC_CH. My son goes to USC. You should look at the student bodies when you visit. There is a totally different feel at UNC when you are an out of state student. Look at the old posts about out of state studnets at UNC and see what the kids and parents have to say about it.<br>
UNC gives you absolutely no preferences for graduate school if you are out of stae even after you paid out of state tuition for 4 years. I graduated in the top 3 of my class at UNC and they did not even accept me for medical school since I was out of state and they wanted more diversity (out of staters who did not go there undergrad.)
Now as far as schools go physically, you can not beat UNC. The school is beautiful and extremely safe (except for the unusual murder this last year). At USC most of the freshman will not go home on the weekends to their hometown football game because, they live so far away.
If you were going to UNC for free, then I would say don’t pay 50K to go to USC. If you could go either place (no chnage in cost) and you will not miss the South, go to usc
Or if you want to work in NC after undergrad and stay in the state then go to UNC.</p>
<p>ok, well here’s another question…
exactly how much weight does being a Trustee carry? Like…would it give me a big advantage when I graduate and am competing for a job (in Cali) against other people from both USC and other schools?</p>
<p>I would take USC Trustee scholarship and tell your parents to save their money for grad school at UNC (or some other university should you decide to go to grad school).</p>
<p>I don’t think it would be a huge advantage upon graduation. It may help distinguish you from other candidates all things being equal, but your academic accomplishments and work experience as an undergrad will probably carry the most weight.</p>
<p>Fight On!</p>
<p>Being a Trustee or Presidential Scholar holds a lot of honorary weight at USC. Everyone is treated very well there, but you will be treated like the top student you are at the university and especially within your department, with opportunities to join several leadership organizations and invitations to speak and represent USC. When you apply to special programs, internships, research and go out to look for a job in Southern California, the Trustee Scholar designation is definitely recognized. There is a great Trojan network out in the real world and among Trojans, there is an awareness of how competitive admissions to USC have grown–so these merit awards designate you even further as a stellar student. Even among those who may be less familiar with USC and their traditions, a resume showing you received a full-tuition merit scholarship is compelling. Congratulations!!</p>
<p>Honestly this would be a no-brainer for me. A higher ranked, more selective school at a cheaper cost. With a top-10 business program and stellar journalism program to boot.</p>