Wake $$ v. Ohio State $ v. George Mason/BC sticker Forum

[Brendv7]

I was offered a nice scholarship by WF for 24,000 a year and 12,000 at Ohio State. However, I really like the DC area and think I might like to get into government work. Unfortunately I struck out with the higher ranked DC schools and George Mason is my best option in the DC area. I suppose the question comes down to is it worth paying sticker at George Mason to get a toe inside the DC area or would attending Wake or Ohio State not put me at that significant of a disadvantage? BC is the highest ranked school Ive gotten into so far but given my desire to work in the DC area and the sticker price tag I am hesitant there. What does everyone think I would appreciate any feedback.

[Bumi]

Are you a Virginia resident?

[deadpanic]

Not sure but definitely not BC at sticker.

[Brendv7]

Are you a Virginia resident?

nope, NJ. I understand VA is nearly impossible to get in-state residency as a student whereas Ohio it is doable so that also is a factor.

[gradesmatter]

Why not just go to the cheapest school and become a visiting student at GULC if you want to work in DC during the schoolyear?

[ndirish2010]

None of these if you really want DC. OSU and Wake are strong in their regions though, if you can get over the location thing go to one of them.