<p>I have been admitted to my state school, Rutgers New Brunswick. I have also been admitted to the University of San Francisco. I want to study Media Broadcasting but I am having trouble deciding where to enroll. </p>
<p>Rutgers has given me practically no financial aid, just work study and loans. USF has given me a pretty generous package. At this point, USF is the cheaper school for me. However, it is very far away from home and I have never visited the school. I have visited Rutgers though, and I loved it.
Should I go to Rutgers for about $2000 more a year or go to USF, a lower ranked school that I haven't seen? Which is a better descision?</p>
<p>I can't tell you anything about your specific area of study and certainly that is a factor, but we are from NJ and my daughter went out to visit USF and really loved it. She did not apply to Rutgers or any NJ, PA schools because she wanted to be in a major city. She is going to Univ. of San Fran and is really excited. We figured wherever she went -- other than the immediate area would be either a 5 hour plus drive and she can fly non-stop and it won't take that much longer. Also, we will enjoy going out to visit her.
I think an important part of your decision is if you want to be away. Also, as with all new things -- you can't know for sure about any school and so we have told our daughter to try it and if she is not happy she can transfer next year.</p>
<p>Don't forget that travel costs can eat up the $2,000 savings pretty quick.</p>