Penn State or American?

[nowhey]

I feel sort of silly making this thread but a little advice is nice.

PSU would run me about $48,000 tuition over three years. American about $83,000, in addition to a considerably higher cost of living. I am already solidly in debt from undergrad. I'd much rather live in Washington, but oh, man, such debt.

Bear in mind I am yet unsure what area of law to focus on. I figure the question becomes: is American THAT much better as to justify all the additional debt?

Thank you! (I get the impression these threads are enjoyable for most of you guys anyway)