Wisconsin-Madison vs. Illinois vs. Northwestern

I’m currently torn between these three schools. I have a 33 on my ACT and a 3.9 GPA. I live in champaign, and receive half off tuition at the U of I because my mom works there. So of course that’s where my parents want me to go. But quite frankly I don’t know what to do. Campus life is also important to me along with Academics. I’ve been accepted into Wisconsin, and am hearing back from Illinois and Northwestern soon.

Well I wouldn’t worry about NU too much till u are accepted and know your net costs. Is your family able to afford OOS?

We are, but I think my parents will make it come down to money

You should just narrow your focus on Wisconsin vs Illinois for now. The RD rate for Northwestern is going to be below 10% and 33 is just an average score for them; I wouldn’t expect anything from them.

You have a shot at NU, but really, without more than one accceptance yet, what is there to be torn about? Weigh your choices once you actually have them.

update this thread once you have your acceptances and financial aid packages. At that point, list exat costs without loans, and the CC community will help.