<p>I have the option between attending two different universities, both are ranked similiarly regarding my major but one is out of state and thus almost twice as expensive. I have also felt that the out of state is a better fit for me. My only concern is that since i havent received any money from either school that its not worth it for me to go out of state. My parents until this point have said go where i want to go but i feel guilty about costing them much more money for a college that is academically identical to its instate equivalent.</p>
<p>So I'm simply curious about your advice on the situation of where i should go. Thank you. </p>
<p>To clarify i do like the instate college, i just like the out of state one more and prefer it too the instate one.</p>
<p>What could you, and/or your parents, do with that money? Would it mean that you could easily afford a 5th year if you change your major? Would it mean that you could take a semester or year abroad and not worry about extra travel expenses? Would it mean that you could graduate from college without any loans? Would it mean that you could take an unpaid internship related to your interests some summer instead of having to go home and work at X because it is the best paying job you can come up with?</p>
<p>If you pop by the Transfer forum you will find any number of threads started by people who are transferring to an in-state school in order to save money. Sit down with your parents. Find out how they are planning to pay for your education. Perhaps they do have some massive college fund stashed away. Perhaps they don’t, but they aren’t willing to get between you and your dreams. Perhaps all they really are saying right now, is that you should wait until you find out what kind of financial aid package you are offered by each university, before you make a final decision.</p>
<p>I would imagine that if your parents will be stretched to pay for the pricier school, they may not be too willing to pay for a study abroad experience.</p>
<p>BTW…which 2 schools are these? Would you be living on campus for both schools? Did you apply for financial aid?</p>
<p>Thank you for the responses, it actually does help alot to have an outside opinion with my evauluation. As far as the schools the in state is Ohio State and the out of State is Clemson. I will be living on campus in whichever school I attend. Regarding financial aid i have applied so now its a wait to hear back from both schools, before i make a decision.</p>
<p>I’ve talked with my parents a little bit about finance and they do have a collegefund established for me, so with that and their professions it wouldn’t be a huge financial stretch for our family if i went out of state. My to siblings went to college at the same time so being the last one they said i had more of an option. Still i haven’t talked in depth with them and i will have to ask them about the study abroad question.</p>
<p>I really appreciate the responses so please dont hesitate to throw in your opinion.</p>
<p>If both your parents are professionals, you won’t likely qualify for any financial aid. </p>
<p>BTW…I LOVE Clemson. But, if both schools offer about the same quality of major, save your money for something else…a car…study abroad…down payment on a house…whatever!</p>
<p>I definitely know how you feel, I got accepted to a private school but felt really guilty about even possibly asking my parents to at least contribute $50,000 to the school. I love Clemson and if you think it’s a good fit for you definitely come here but if it is stretching your parents wallet, Ohio State is a fantastic university and I’m sure you’ll love it there once you get on campus. Another thing to think about is that both have similar quality programs in your planned major and thus Ohio State would be a better bargain.</p>
<p>In conclusion, I’m biased for Clemson but definitely take into account what you’re going to spend to go to Clemson and think about your parents! Also, remember that Ohio State’s a great school too :)</p>
<p>PS: At Clemson, you can pay in-state tuition for many programs (not including airfare and personal expenses) to study abroad.</p>
<p>I think it all depends on how much more of a fit clemson is for you. If that difference between the schools is worth the difference in cost, then you know what to do. College is going to be one of the biggest investments you/your family ever makes no matter where you go. </p>
<p>But I’m biased because
I am a wolverines fan
I was in a similar situation, and I chose out-of-state, crazy tuition, but completely perfect for me.</p>
