Vanderbilt/Xavier/IU (so confused)

Applying to College
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<p>Okay so I am very confused on where I should go to school. My top three choices are Vandy (provided that I get in) IU (Indiana) and Xavier. I am interested in double majoring in Spanish and Business and spending one or more semesters abroad (in Spain preferably.)</p>

<p>-IU
-I've been accepted to the Kelley School for direct admission as well as been admitted into the Hutton Honors college. I like the campus and it's close (a couple hours) to my house in Louisville, Kentucky. They have a great Spanish program as well. Also, I get $9,000 off per year for my SAT scores and GPA. (36 K tuition pre-scholarship). In contention for 2 other scholarships as well (one is full ride, one is 5k). </p>

<p>-Xavier
-I've been accepted and granted $16,000 per year off of the total cost (42K). Only 25 % of students travel abroad and they don't have a great business program. Also, I liked the campus (very up-kept and modern) but it's a bit too small for me (7k undergrads). </p>

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<li>Vandy
-If I get in, I don't plan on getting any money at all, and they do not have a business school. But come on, it's Vandy. I am in love with Nashville and the campus and the prestige of the degree.</li>
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<p>I'm not filling out the FAFSA because my dad doesn't want to (he doesn't think it's worth the time, as he doesn't expect me to receive much need-based aid, if any)</p>

<p>So, if you were me, where would you go?</p>

<p>Thanks guys, I appreciate it a lot.</p>

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<p>Vanderbilt. Great weather. Extremely prestigious. Great school social life.</p>

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<p>Vandy definitely as long as you can afford it!</p>

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<p>Your family should use a FAFSA estimator online. Only takes a minute and will give you an indication if FAFSA is worth filling out. Vanderbilt guarantees to meet 100% of need with a grant, so if your EFC is under 60k you’ll at least get something.</p>

<p>Vandy is 60k (all things included) a year. That’s huge. If your parents are able to comfortably dish that out, then go for it. Keep in mind that the undergrad population is 7k, similar to Xavier. Lack of a “business” major doesn’t really matter. You can major in Econ or HOD at Vandy, as well as pick up a minor in managerial studies. Just as practical as “business.”</p>

<p>If IU ends up being substantially cheaper, I’d say IU. It’s a great school and seems well suited towards your wants/goals.</p>

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<p>IU is a wonderful school. Not the academic powerhouse that Vandy is but a degree from Kelley definitely has some oomph and they are well-respected overall. Gorgeous campus and great atmosphere as well.</p>