<p>hi guys!
So, I recently got into USC through appeal for the spring term. And I can't decide whether I want to stick with Villanova or withdraw my enrollment.
USC has always been my dream school but I don't know if I can say that now. I live in NJ and I don't know if I can travel 3000 miles away from friends and family. Also, I don't know if it's worth it to wait four months. I'm not exactly the most social person so I feel like Spring admit is gonna be more of a challenge for me.
In my opinion, I think it's clear that USC has more prestige and is better in academics than Villanova is. Also, being a Trojan is for life. USC definitely has all I want in a school (campus, activities, diversity, social life) and I know if I got in for the Fall I would definitely go, but I didn't.
Financially wise, USC is going to cost about $20,000 more after I graduate. Everyone I know is saying that that amount is not much, but I don't really know much about student debt.
I'm not sure what else to write haha but any help is much appreciated :)</p>
<p>It sounds like you think USC is more prestigous-- I don’t think that should be your concern. PRestigious differences are truly in the eye of the beholder. A lot of northeasterns have no clue about USC - as well as some current adults think the Nova is a school where B students go. </p>
<p>Nova has great Northeast recognition & alumni recruiting I think it could squash the USC aurgement. But it may not have the other things you like about USC. </p>
<p>$20K over the course of 4 years is not too bad if you are free & clear (without loans) to pay the $54K/annual but if it is in addition to other loans-- it is a REALLY big consideration. Go the more afforadable route if loans are in the picture. You will thank me in 4.5 years- really.</p>