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Cornell vs Arizona ($$)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:20 pm
by Adrian_8am
Hello guys,
I just received an email from Arizona offering of $12,000/yr. scholarship (and I will pay in state tuition). Therefore I will only have a debt of 24k when I graduate.
At Cornell, I will have a debt of 200k (Tuition plus rent and living expenses)...
Is Cornell worth 176k of debt... any insight is appreciated...
I do not have a preference for working at any city, I will probably become a tax lawyer (accounting major)...
Thanks!
Re: Cornell vs Arizona ($$)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:42 pm
by starsong
Cornell. You will have many, many more professional opportunities. Don't let the debt scare you--remember, IBR can significantly reduce debt payments if you end up with a lower-income job.
Re: Cornell vs Arizona ($$)
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:12 am
by woeisme
Adrian_8am wrote:Hello guys,
I just received an email from Arizona offering of $12,000/yr. scholarship (and I will pay in state tuition). Therefore I will only have a debt of 24k when I graduate.
At Cornell, I will have a debt of 200k (Tuition plus rent and living expenses)...
Is Cornell worth 176k of debt... any insight is appreciated...
I do not have a preference for working at any city, I will probably become a tax lawyer (accounting major)...
Thanks!
Cornell without hesitation.
Re: Cornell vs Arizona ($$)
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:48 am
by Adrian_8am
Thank you, appreciate the insight...
Do you know if Cornell offers financial assistance, other than by need... Most likely I won't receive grants...
Should I email Cornell stating that I have been receiving financial assistance from other universities?
Thanks!
Re: Cornell vs Arizona ($$)
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:21 pm
by woeisme
Adrian_8am wrote:Thank you, appreciate the insight...
Do you know if Cornell offers financial assistance, other than by need... Most likely I won't receive grants...
Should I email Cornell stating that I have been receiving financial assistance from other universities?
Thanks!
Yes, Cornell does give both need- and merit-based aid. It definitely wouldn't hurt to let them know that other schools have given you money. If you're seeking only merit-based aid, though, then they'll probably only take into consideration the money you've received from peer schools (basically, T14, UT, and UCLA). Worth a shot regardless though. Good luck.