Money vs. Happier for 3 years. Forum

[SPE155]

I've decided I want to go back to VA. Long story short, been out of the state for a few years but have better employment prospects via family connections as compared to other areas. Since I'm W/L at UVA, and even if I did get in am not sure I would want to pay sticker, its down to W&M and W&L.

I have scholarship offers at both, and not including COL (I've got it covered), I could go to W&L for about $8,000 for 3 years and W&M for about $48,000 for 3 years.

I know with the difference in cost it shouldn't be a comparison, but even 48k isn't that bad. What stumps me is that W&L is in Lexington, I've been their its nothing. Williamsburg isn't that exciting either, but better than Lexington.

So, what's the input on this decision? Money vs. Happier for 3 years.

[dextermorgan]

Both towns are boring. Go with the cheaper one if employment prospects are the same.

[rad lulz]

W&L because it's way cheaper.

[CanadianWolf]

To many, money = happiness.

Unless you are very anti-preppy & anti-good ol' Southern boy, then Wash & Lee is the easy answer.

P.S. Don't worry about rural Lexington as law schools are pretty good at keeping students busy.

[Tadatsune]

So, what's the input on this decision? Money vs. Happier for 3 years

You are going to spend those three years living in the library anyway, so why not just take the $$$?