So I was accepted to both the University of Virginia (CAS) and Syracuse University (Newhouse), but am having trouble deciding between the two.
UVa is a great option as I am in-state (about 23,000), is ranked in the top 25 schools, and I am also familiar with the area having lived in Charlottesville for 4 years (not sure if its a good thing yet, as I kind of want a completely new experience).
On the other, Newhouse is one of the best comm/journalism schools in the country (acceptance rate of almost 8% this year), and I was accepted into their Honors College (approx. 150 students only), as well as the University Scholarship (about 12,000). However, that still leaves about 37,000 in tuition (though I am applying for the Maxwell Scholarship, of which the highest is 5,000 a year, bring the cost down to 32,000 IF I RECEIVE IT). It is also below UVa in ranking at #58. However, it’s acting department is also considered one of the best in the nation, and it is something I’m really interested in.
I’m not sure which one is a better option. Does anyone have any opinions/experiences to share?
Thanks!