Columbia (0) vs. NYU (75K) vs. Chicago (90k) Forum

[together41]

Just got an offer of Zero Dollars from Columbia today after getting 75K at NYU and 90K at Chicago.
How should I make them aware of this aid, and what are the chances that they will increase my scholarship?

[jbagelboy]

You shouldn't definitely try to negotiate.

If negotiation fails, you should enroll at UChicago. Congrats on the strong scholarship offer.

[dabigchina]

Just got an offer of Zero Dollars from Columbia today after getting 75K at NYU and 90K at Chicago.
How should I make them aware of this aid, and what are the chances that they will increase my scholarship?

Columbia is notoriously cheap, but it's worth a shot. I wouldn't lose any sleep over going to Chicago rather than Columbia though.

[TheKisSquared]

Try to negotiate with Columbia but keep in mind that even if they match Chicago they're going to be more expensive. Pick Chicago.

[sfoglia]

They did not match NYU or Chicago for me, FYI. I received substantially less. I'm hoping I'm the exception rather than the rule... Wishing you luck.

Let us know how it turns out.

ETA: I don't know how I just landed in this relatively dated thread. Sorry for bumping!