Hello Everyone- Right now, these are my two options. Villanova is slightly more expensive (+$5000 a year). Is it worth it? I am planning on double majoring in Accounting and Finance and if I go to Villanova I would minor in Real estate as well (not offered at Penn State). If you were in my shoes, which would you pick? I loved the campus at Villanova and think I would fit in better, but is the extra cost worth it? I still liked Penn State a lot and I think the Nittany Lion club would help me get onto Wall Street, but I know Villanova has connections as well.
Do you have to take out loans for the 5k per year difference?
Most likely. Parents are paying for the majority and will have to take on a little debt either way.
@philbegas But to answer your question, yes, the additional $5k would be in a loan, but I do not know who would take it on
Would you have to take out loans for PS or are your parents covering it?
@philbegas I would have to take out some loans for PS
Are you a direct admit for Penn State-Smeal?
@philbegas yes, and into VSB (villanova school of business)
Idk how much in loans you’re already taking our for PSU but I’m betting Villanova is not worth 20k more in loans. It’s not like it’s a target school for wall street.
Okay thank you for your advice @philbegas
If you prefer the environment at Villanova that should be a consideration. Talk with your parents and see how much in loans you’d have to take for each school.
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I would think that Villanova’s proximity to Philly could offer some opportunities that you might not find at Penn State. The question is what is the dollar value to you.
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What’s your parents budget (what they can pay from their savings and income)? How much can you contribute (from your savings, your job, a federal loan)?
How much is your net cost (subtract scholarships and grants from direct costs) at each?