USD vs Northern Illinois Forum

[sintacs]

So I have been accepted to University of San Diego with a $15,000 scholarship for each year with a stipulation of being in top third. I have also been accepted to NIU with no scholarship. NIU is a tier 4 school; however, I have residency in Illinois which makes tuition around 14k. My family also owns some rental property in the area so housing would be incredibly affordable. I am mainly concerned with the low job prospects that NIU offers after grad. Is the amount saved on tuition worth the risk?

[czelede]

no.

[bk1]

Where do you want to work?

Retake/reapply is probably TCR.

[sintacs]

Honestly I would be willing to work in either area, but I would prefer to work in San Diego. My biggest question is which school would be the best financial choice. San Diego places better for employment, but my debt will be high, while NIU is the exact opposite.

[bk1]

USD's employment is not all that great, though I think the cheaper degree would be better considering employment for both of them is poor.

Honestly I would recommend retake/reapply trying for something like UIUC/WUSTL for Illinois.

[sintacs]

USD's employment is not all that great, though I think the cheaper degree would be better considering employment for both of them is poor.

Honestly I would recommend retake/reapply trying for something like UIUC/WUSTL for Illinois.

Thanks for your quick advice! It helps to have some additional input.

[Undergradut]

I'd first decide where I want to live after graduation. That's what is most important. Neither of these degrees is going to travel.

I wouldn't necessarily retake/reapply. If I wanted to be a public defender or prosecutor in Chicago after graduation, it makes absolutely no sense to go to Illinois or WUSTL and take on 100K+ in loans. I would go to NIU for a fraction of the cost, and take advantage of the good connections NIU has with city attorneys in Chicago.