Worth the tuition? Thinking about transfer..

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>I'm currently a freshman.</p>

<p>I know I would be happier at Emory and would welcome the academic rigor.
Also, I am interested in public health and the pre-med track.</p>

<p>But the expensive tuition is making me hesitate.</p>

<p>Thoughts on Emory?
It would help if current students could provide some personal input about the school.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>We don’t have an undergraduate public health degree and pre-med is not easy here by any means. You may be better off attending a less prestigious, easier, less expensive undergraduate program. Have you considered UNC (not that they’re less prestigious or easier)? They have a tippity-top public health school and grant undergraduate degrees in the field.</p>

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<p>I don’t know that Emory is any more expensive than Elon unless you’re receiving a significant merit scholarship. Though, Emory meets 100% of demonstrated need and Elon does not.</p>

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<p>You’re right. Emory doesn’t have a public health undergrad major.
That might change things…</p>

<p>And for me, Elon is cheaper than Emory $27k.</p>

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<p>Emory’s evaluation of demonstrated need is extremely subjective. Speaking from personal experience. Elon is $38k/year; Emory is $58k/year.</p>

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<p>It really comes down to your economic situation and what you value the degree at. Different people are going to value programs differently. For instance you might only be concerned with the starting salary of your first job which you might be able to predict from past statistics. Some people take into account location, possible internships, what graduate program they’re going to get into (which you can also place with difficulty of the program/ grades you’ll earn at that school). What I’m getting at is once you’ve figured out how much it’s going to cost only you can determine if it’s worth it or not. If you’re still borderline then apply, see how much aid you’re going to get, then decide.</p>

<p>In my situation I want to transfer to Emory because I would be able to dual major and graduate in four years whereas at UGA I’m currently I’m on track to graduate in six and to me that’s worth the significant price increase assuming Emory meets my need</p>