Notre Dame or Ohio State Forum

[ColoBoul]

I was recently accepted to Notre Dame off the WL with 20k a year, I have in state and 12k a year at OSU. I was wondering if NDLS is worth the 30-35k extra debt I will incur? I have ties to Columbus, so COL would be pretty low. I expect 30k in debt from OSU and 60-65k from NDLS because I have 36k (529 account) to put towards school. I visited NDLS and like the campus and school but was kind of underwhelmed by South Bend. Additionally, I have a SO that would be coming with me and has a guaranteed job in Columbus but nothing in SB. I'm not too concerned about getting Biglaw but would prefer to work for a firm of 25+ attorneys instead of 2-10. Also I wouldn't mind working in the Midwest, but would prefer larger cities Chicago, Columbus, Indy over smaller markets. Are the job prospects really that much better at NDLS(mobility, etc) for my wishes?

[titan747]

OSU seems like a better fit for you considering all of the financial factors and your s/o job situation.